probably ancient, exact age unknown, wood covered in white gesso, and˜painted in red and black, with faint traces of blue, depicting a pair of recumbent black jackal figures of Anubis, each with a looped red sash tied around neck, seated on a decorated shrine or tomb, and flanking three columns of black and red painted hieroglyphic text, three holes (one plugged) on the painted surface, two holes line up along each top and bottom edge of fragment, 3-7/8 x 11-7/8 in.Note: Items in this lot were obtained in 1966 in Giza, Egypt by the consignor's mother, who was there at the time working as a cultural attache. If requested, the winning bidder will receive written documentation from the consignor outlining the piece's history since 1966., Provenance: Collected in Giza, Egypt, 1966; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina right jackal figure with only head and partial remains of red ribbon and tomb depictions, some darkening and fading of colors, scattered cracks, gesso chipped or worn away in spots (especially around edge) with commensurate decoration loss, surface layer dirt, other typical surface wear consistent with age and us˜