Egyptian Bronze Seated Cat Statuette

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Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Bastet in squatting pose, ears pricked and alert with her tail wrapped close to right side of her body, two short lugs beneath for attachment to a separate base, and a suspension loop behind the shoulders. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XXXIX, nos.224e-d, for similar cat figurines. 74 grams, 87 mm (3 3/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market, 1990s. Private collection, New York, USA. 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. See our website for more information.

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