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Bastet Egyptian Cat bronze cold cast statue sculpture with gold earring
Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Date: 332–30 B.C.
Period: Ptolemaic period
Sacred to the ancient Egyptians, cats were the special attribute of the goddess Bastet, the
protectress of home, mothers, and children. Our reproduction, which is based on an Egyptian
sculpture of the Ptolemaic period (332–30 B.C.), is produced from a master mold of the original.
Item No. S115
Bonded bronze, hand patinated, with 24K gold plate detachable earrings. Height including wood
base 12 1/2 in.
$350.00