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Egyptian Silver Goddess Bastet Cat Amulet Egyptian Silver Goddess Bastet Cat Amulet Egyptian Silver Goddess Bastet Cat Amulet
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LOT 0412

Egyptian Silver Goddess Bastet Cat Amulet

LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.

1/2 in. (1.58 grams, 12 mm).

Seated figure of a cat with pointed ears mounted on a rectangular base with a rounded end; suspension loop on the back. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an early 20th century collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 29(c).

CONDITION
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LOT 0412

Egyptian Silver Goddess Bastet Cat Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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