Royal Egyptian Artifact – "أنوبيس" (Anūbīs) – "Anubis" (Standing Figure) (pharaonic basalt)

story:

In the shadowed depths of Egypt’s ancient tombs, where the light of the sun never touched, there stood a figure of great power and eternal mystery — Anubis, the god of the afterlife, guardian of the dead, and guide to the realm beyond. His name was whispered by the living and feared by those who sought to disturb the resting places of the departed.

Anubis, depicted with the head of a jackal, was said to stand vigilant at the gates of the underworld, watching over the souls as they journeyed into eternity. But one statue, carved with uncanny precision, would forever hold the key to his true nature. This standing figure of Anubis, crafted with ancient craftsmanship, exudes an aura of dark mystery. Standing tall, with his piercing gaze directed toward the unknown, Anubis seems to observe not just the living, but the very soul of the observer.

The legend tells of a time when the gods themselves sought to test Anubis, questioning whether his role as the protector of the dead was simply a duty or something far more profound. It is said that in his final moments before the rise of the pharaohs, Anubis imbued his essence into this statue, allowing it to serve not only as a monument but as a protector of the tombs and an eternal sentinel to the afterlife.

Material:

Pharaonic Basalt:

Pharaonic basalt refers to the igneous volcanic rock used by the ancient Egyptians during the Pharaonic period (c. 3100–30 BC) for various artistic, ritual, and functional purposes. Basalt is a dense, hard, dark stone, usually black or dark gray, formed from cooled lava. Its durability and fine grain make it particularly suitable for fine carving and long-lasting monuments.

DIMENSIONS:

L:  2  inches

D: 3.6  inches

H:  10 inches

weight:  1.1 lb