Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

Hand Carved Alabaster Anubis Egyptian God Sculpture Paper Weight

$350
£267.22
€308.77
CA$491.33
A$547.64
CHF 287.33
MX$6,687.61
NOK 3,638.21
SEK 3,438.67
DKK 2,304.52

About the Item

Hand-carved Egyptian Revival Anubis (the jackal-headed Egyptian god) sculpture carved in alabaster marble. The statue is styled after the Great Sphinx of Giza and features the body of an animal on a platform. Anubis oversaw mummification and guided souls to the afterlife. It is said that a small Anubis sculpture offered protection for the deceased and symbolized safe passage. Living individuals might display it for protection against death or to appreciate their powerful, mysterious image Dimensions: 6" x 4" x 9" United States, 1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Good Vintage Condition. There is some scuffing on the marble, as photographed.
  • Seller Location:
    Van Nuys, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20N01701.4MS1stDibs: LU947445123032

More From This Seller

View All
Carved Miniature Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep III Throne Jewelry Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A carved miniature chair featuring a portrait of Amenhotep III who was also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent, the 9th Pharaoh of Egypt. His reign was a period of unprecedented pros...
Category

Early 20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Goddess Pharaoh Brass Tabletop Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Egyptian Goddess Pharaoh brass tabletop statue combines Art Deco elegance with ancient Egyptian motifs. The statue features sleek lines and stylized details that evoke both rega...
Category

Early 2000s Statues

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Egyptian Bust of Queen Nefertiti Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Nefertiti, Egyptian queen and wife of Akhenaten, reigned during the 14th century BC. Known for her beauty and powerful influence, she supported her husband's religious revolution and...
Category

Vintage 1930s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Hand Carved Ebony Wood King Tut Tutankhamen Pharaoh Bust Book Ends Signed 1974
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dated 1974 hand-carved King Tutankhamun bust bookends (set of 2), carved from a solid block of teak wood, feature detailed representations of the Pharaoh. The black finish highlights...
Category

Vintage 1970s Egyptian Egyptian Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Art Deco Style Egyptian Belly Dancer Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base by Marius
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Style Egyptian belly dancer bronze sculpture on a green marble base. The statue is fashioned after the designs of D.H. Chiparus and signed "Marius," and numbered 8 of 50. It...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original hand-carved nude light alabaster glamour sculpture featuring young nude women laying down in the ocean waves. This unique sculpture lights u...
Category

Vintage 1920s American American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

You May Also Like

Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Egyptian Brass Sphinx on Onyx Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Egyptian Brass Sphinx on Onyx Base.
Category

Vintage 1920s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Carved Soapstone Figure of Horus
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Egyptian stone carving of Horus in the ancient style, the god in the form of a falcon. Quite possibly much earlier in date, it came from a collection that did have ancie...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Egyptian Revival Terra Cotta Dog
Located in Queens, NY
"Egyptian Revival style (mid-20th Cent) terra cotta figure of a stylized dog (chips and losses to snout) chips and losses to snout"
Category

20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Painted Plaster Greek Inspired Double Sphinx Statue
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive Egyptian Revival type cast stone statue with a unique interpretation of a Greek sphinx. The statue features a double-sided design with two figures showcasing long headd...
Category

Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Antique Limestone Sphinx Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A characteristic sphinx sculpture nicely carved into finely grained limestone, dating from the 1800s. This sphinx is of interesting scale and makes a ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Limestone