Ancient Egyptian wooden spoon with a handle in the shape of a jackal. Artist unknown; ca. 1539-1292 BCE (18th Dynasty, New Kingdom). From Saqqara; now in the Brooklyn Museum.
Ancient Egyptian bronze amulet in the form of a wolf/jackal, representing the deity Wepwawet, who was believed in late Egyptian religion to “open the way” through the Underworld for the spirits of the dead. Artist unknown; 664-332 BCE (Late Period). Now in the Brooklyn Museum. Photo credit: Brooklyn Museum.
Ancient Egyptian funerary amulet in the shape of a plaque, depicting a jackal, representing Anubis, resting upon a chest or shrine. Made of faience with green and blue glaze. Artist unknown; ca. 400-250 BCE (Late Period or Ptolemaic). Now in the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. Photo credit: Walters Art Museum.