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Anubis Guarding the Tomb of Pashedu

Reproduction of a tomb painting from the Tomb of Pashedu in the worker's village of Deir el-Medina.

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a tomb painting from the Tomb of Pashedu in the worker's village of Deir el-Medina.

The corridor to the burial chamber is guarded by a large painting on either wall of the god Anubis in the form of a black jackal, sitting alert on a shrine with cavetto cornices. Since the first dynasty of Egypt’s history in c. 3100 BC, Anubis was being depicted as a protector of graves

Art Ref

DP073

Available to purchase as

DP01C - The Goddess Hathor and Seti Scene 3.jpg

Giclée Print

DP01C - The Goddess Hathor and Seti Scene 3.jpg

Greeting Card

Object Record

Object Type

Wall Relief

Materials

Date

Period

Dynasty 19

Findspot

Tomb of Pashedu (TT3), Deir el-Medina

Dimensions

Current Location

Tomb of Pashedu (TT3), Deir el-Medina

Object Number

People Depicted

Pashedu

Deities Depicted

Anubis

Animals Depicted

Jackal

Themes

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