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Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat, 26th-30th Dynasty, 664-332 BC

Seated bronze cat with arched back and noble posture of the head. The tail curled around to the right forepaw.

The head with engraved mouth and large eyes, the erect ears with incised details. The front of the forepaws striated.

The animal is wearing a necklace with the Eye of Horus pendant.

Cats were the embodiment of Bastet, goddess of Bubastis and patroness of joy and women.

Intact, fine condition. Solid cast bronze without sprues.

H. 5.4 cm (2.1 in)
H. with stand 6.4 cm (2.5 in)

Swiss private collection

4800 USD