Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 945 BCE Amulets - Varia regardless of gender

regardless of gender

Beside the eye is Anubis

Thereafter private NYC collection

have been recovered in large numbers

Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1069 - 945 BCE Amulets - Varia regardless of genderSolid cast in the round using the lost wax method and elegantly proportioned, with naturalistic details, depicted seated with its forepaws together, its tail curving forward around the proper right side, the head with alert, erect ears, almond shaped ears, and a defined nose. Background: The domesticated cat is probably associated more with ancient Egypt than any other culture in the world. It is most commonly associated with the goddess Bastet, whose