Anubis in the form of a dog. He is often shown wearing a red collar or a tie. Anubis was the god of the dead and was particularly associated with embalming and mummification. He could take the form of a black dog, or some say, a jackel. Late Dynastic Period 747-332 BC.

Wood statue of a crouching jackal, probably Anubis. Label reads: Luxor 1912. Late Dynastic Period.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543636

Title

Anubis in the form of a dog. He is often shown wearing a red collar or a tie. Anubis was the god of the dead and was particularly associated with embalming and mummification. He could take the form of a black dog, or some say, a jackel. Late Dynastic Period 747-332 BC.

Object Type

Image

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