Figurine of Anubis

This figurine is from an ancient Egyptian ceremonial standard. It shows Anubis, the jackal-headed god associated with mummification and the afterlife. Dating from 661BC-332BC, it is made of copper alloy and measures approximately 4cm long and 3.5cm high.
The artefact belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Montague who collected over 800 classical archaeological objects, which he bequeathed to the museum on his death.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
5/1946/207
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Foreign archaeology
Collection Area Region
North Africa
Collector Excavator
Montague, LAD, Lieutenant Colonel
Material
copper alloy
Common Name
figurine of Anubis
Simple Name
figurine
Period Classification
Late Period (Dynasties 26-31) - 661-332 BC
Production Year Low
-700
Production Year High
-200

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figurine of Anubis