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Metal statue of a jackal lying down with his head up and tall, thin ears alert. The work has a light green and brown patina.

Statuette of a Jackal

Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664-525 BCE)

Egyptian

Egypt

This statuette represents the god Anubis or Wepwawet, the jackal guardians of burial sites. The figure is solid cast from copper alloy, and the details of its fur are incised. The figure may originally have decorated the top of a shrine.

Copper alloy

Arts of Africa