Detail of the Ankh at the statue of egyptian God Anubis
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Detail of the Ankh at the statue of egyptian God Anubis
Statue of the jackal-headed god Anubis. Detail of the Ankh. Diorite. Reign of Amenophis III. 1403-1365 BC. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. From the Temple of Luxor. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark
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1365 1403 26th Amenophis Ankh Ansata Anubis Barefoot Barefooted Bronze Carlsberg Copenhagen Crux Danish Deity Denmark Diorite Dynasty Egyptians Embalming Glyptotek Headed Jackal Jackal Headed Nile
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This detail from the statue of Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of embalming and the afterlife, showcases the intricate design of the ankh, a symbol of eternal life and the crux ansata or key of life. Anubis is depicted as a jackal-headed deity, barefoot and seated on a throne, holding the ankh in one hand and a scepter in the other. This statue, carved from diorite, dates back to the 18th Dynasty of Egypt, specifically the reign of Amenophis III, around 1365 BC. It originated from the Temple of Luxor and is now housed in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. Anubis was an essential deity in ancient Egyptian religion, believed to be the protector of graves and the guide of the deceased in their journey to the afterlife. The ankh, with its looped handle and three parts representing the air, water, and earth, symbolizes the continuity of life and the sustenance of the Nile. This exquisite detail offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of ancient Egypt and its enduring influence on our understanding of life, death, and the human spirit.
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