Pectoral, Jackal Shaped Anubis
The black painted designs on this faience pectoral have faded. On the front the jackal of Anubis lies on a shrine, on the back side a "djed" pillar is flanked by "tyet" knots.
Provenance
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Dikran Kelekian, New York and Paris [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Exhibitions
1979-1980 | Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Geographies
Egypt (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 3 3/4 x W: 4 3/8 x D: 5/16 in. (9.6 x 11.05 x 0.8 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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42.88