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LOT 0492

Egyptian Silver Cat Amulet

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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LOT 0492

Egyptian Silver Cat Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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