Classical Egypt Jackal God Anubis Holding and 50 similar items

• This exotic sculpture stands at 10.5" tall, 4" long and 1.75" deep approximately. It is a slim profile collectible that can fit into tight spaces. • It is made of designer composite resin, hand painted and polished. • Anubis is the Greek name for a jackal-headed god associated with mummification and the afterlife in Egyptian mythology. In the ancient Egyptian language, Anubis is known as Inpu, (variously spelled Anupu, Ienpw etc.). • The oldest known mention of Anubis is in the Old Kingdom pyramid texts, where he is associated with the burial of the king. At this time, Anubis was the most important god of the Dead but he was replaced during the Middle Kingdom by Osiris.