Unsurprisingly, wealthy nobles and royalty did not plan on doing any work themselves and so they would take their (symbolic ) servants with them. Early versions (Shabti orShabtiu ) were modelled to represent the task that they would perform and given tiny tools etc with which to complete their tasks.
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Anubis is one of the most iconic gods of ancient Egypt. He was initially related to the Ogdoad of Hermopolis, as the god of the underworld. In the Pyramid Texts of Unas, Anubis is associated with the Eye of Horus who acted as a guide to the dead and helped them find Osiris.
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Anubis in Ancient Egyptian also known as Inpu, Inpw, Jnpw, or Anpu in Ancient Egyptian is the god of funerary rites, protector of graves, and guide to the underworld, in ancient Egyptian religion, usually depicted as a canine or a man with a canine head.
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Not just a regular décor item, but a rare collectible that adds value and uniqueness to any personal collection. 🔹 Rare & Valuable. Color: As Shown In Pictures.
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Made with precision and care, this Anubis statue is a stunning representation of the iconic Egyptian deity.
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In the Early Dynastic period and the Old Kingdom, he enjoyed a preeminent (though not exclusive) position as lord of the dead, but he was later overshadowed by Osiris.
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A rare Pharaonic piece worth owning as shown in the pics.
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