ANUBIS -- or Anpu, son of Nephthys, sister of Isis, was the jackal god of the dead. He superintended funerals as well as, with Thoth and Maat, presided over the ceremony of the Weighing of the Heart. Anubis led the souls of the dead into the Kingdom of Osiris and possessed the power to overcome evil forces which might be encountered along the way. Offerings were made to Anubis to assist the soul to overcome these forces as it journeyed to the afterlife. In Ancient Egypt the tomb had to be protected from evil spirits and devils. This was effected by placing figures of the gods in the mummy chamber of the tomb and by burying amulets in the four walls -- an amulet of Anubis was placed on a tablet of incense and put on a brick in the east wall of the tomb. Also, an amulet which respresented the two fingers of Anubis who assisted Osiris to climb the ladder to heaven was placed with the mummy to assist the soul on its journey.

This exquisite relief measures 12" x 16.5" wide and is very well carved -- there is good detail throughout and the piece reads very well. Hanger on the back.

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