Ancient Egyptian Faience Anubis Amulet - the Protector of the Gates to the Underworld Circa 664-332 BC This faience amulet represents Anubis, depicted with a human body and a jackal head with protruding pointed ears. He wears a pleated kilt and is supported by a back pillar. The figure stands on a flat base. Anubis, a prominent deity in ancient Egyptian religion, was associated with mummification and the afterlife. As the god of embalming and the protector of graves, Anubis played a crucial role in the Egyptian funerary rituals and was believed to guide the souls of the deceased to the underworld. Dimensions: 30mm x 10mm; weight 2g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960s Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.