{"product_id":"ea2630","title":"An Egyptian Faience Jackal Amulet, Late Period ca 664 - 332 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinely modeled in recumbent form, the jackal rests with its head raised, ears erect, and gaze directed forward. Traces of deep blue glaze remain beneath the body and along the cheeks. The figure represents Anubis, the jackal-headed Egyptian god associated with embalming, mummification, and the protection of the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJackal amulets were placed among funerary wrappings to invoke the protection of Anubis, who was believed to safeguard the deceased during the journey into the afterlife. As guardian of the necropolis and patron of embalmers, Anubis played an essential role in preserving the body and ensuring its successful transition to the next world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Faience \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Length: 7\/8 inch (2.01 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Intact and well-preserved. Some scattered areas of minor glaze wear consistent with age and burial. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Nora Scott (1905 – 1994), Curator of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, (retired 1972), and acquired from the Metropolitan Museum of Art by deaccession. Gifted to L. Virginia Burton (1918–2009) Associate Curator of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (retired 1977), and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa Brindle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58814931468591,"sku":"EA2630","price":1085.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/e35ff2c08f3a84a6e356963fdd1d32f5.jpg?v=1794284368","url":"https:\/\/sandsoftimedc.com\/en-fr\/products\/ea2630","provider":"Sands of Time Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}