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Stela with a king offering to Anubis and a Goddess

Roman Period
ca. 1st century BCE–4th century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 138
A king shakes a sistrum and offers a folded cloth to Anubis, who wears the double crown, and to Isis. The inscription above names the king simply as Pharaoh and gives the name and titles of Anubis, companion and escort of the dead. By Roman times Anubis was regarded as a conqueror of death and received particular attention.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Stela with a king offering to Anubis and a Goddess
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Date: ca. 1st century BCE–4th century CE
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: W. 24.8 cm x H. 23.5 cm
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession
  • Object Number: X.554
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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