Ancient Egyptian Late Period Wood Head of Anubis
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Ancient Egypt, Late Ptolemaic to Roman Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A charming, small wooden head of the jackal god Anubis with extensive remains of gesso and pigment along with traces of gilding. This may have been a furniture attachment, and is drilled through its base. His face has the classic perky ears and pointed nose of this god who was responsible for weighing the hearts of Egyptians after their deaths. Size: 2" L x 1.25" W x 2.15" H (5.1 cm x 3.2 cm x 5.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-From the Harold Leeds, Wheaton Galatine collection, purchased in Egypt in the late 1940s.
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#119790
Provenance: ex-From the Harold Leeds, Wheaton Galatine collection, purchased in Egypt in the late 1940s.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#119790
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Ancient Egyptian Late Period Wood Head of Anubis
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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