Bronze head of a cat. Cats were sacred in Ancient Egypt and worshipped in the form of Bastet. Large numbers of cats were mummified and buried at her sanctuary of Bubastis. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: c.6th-4th C BC. Late Period. Material Size: bronze, h= 16.5 cms. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Christie's, London . Location: 49.
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