This ancient Egyptian steatite sculpture represents Anubis, the jackal-headed god associated with mummification and the afterlife. Rendered in the distinctive blue-black hue of steatite, the figure is seated in a vigilant pose, symbolizing its role as the protector of graves. The craftsmanship of the Late Period is evident in the figure's stylized features and the smooth contours of the body. Anubis was a critical deity in the Egyptian pantheon, serving as a guide for souls transitioning to the afterlife, and this artifact may have been an integral part of funerary rites. Its diminutive size suggests it could have been placed within a tomb as a guardian or used in personal worship.

Dimensions:
Length: 3 cm (1.18 inches)
Width: 2 cm (0.79 inches)

Provenance:
Initially part of a temple repository near Luxor, discovered in the late 19th century.
Formerly in the estate of A. Al-Sayed, Cairo, acquired around 1925.

Keywords:
Anubis, Egyptian God, Steatite, Late Period Egypt, Funerary Artifact, Afterlife, Mummification, Jackal-headed God, Protector Deity, Ancient Egyptian Religion, Spiritual Guide, Tomb Guardian, Personal Worship, Egyptian Sculpture, Archaeological Discovery, Luxor, Historical Relic, Egyptian Mythology, Antiquities Collection, Museum Exhibit.

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