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LOT 0492
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
EGYPTIAN SILVER CAT AMULET
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/8 in. (0.33 grams, 8 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/8 in. (0.33 grams, 8 mm).
Modelled seated on a tongue-shaped base, with facial detailing and suspension loop to the back.
PROVENANCE:
From an early 20th century collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 29(c).
FOOTNOTES:
The cat was sacred to Bastet, a protective mother goddess and the daughter of the sun god Re. Amulets provided the wearer with the goddess's protection.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
