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Roman Period
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.
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Title: Stela with a king offering to Anubis and a Goddess
Period: Roman Period
Date: 1st century B.C.–A.D. 4th century
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: W. 24.8 cm x H. 23.5 cm
Credit Line: Museum Accession
Accession Number: X.554
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