Two cats surmounting a box for an animal mummy, 664–30

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Two cats surmounting a box for an animal mummy, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (3 11/16 in.); W. cm (3 7/16 in.); D. cm (2 11/16 in.), Bastet was a powerful goddess of Lower Egypt, one who was protective and could bring about great prosperity. In zoomorphic form, she was represented as a cat and cats were considered sacred to her. As a cat, she is poised and alert, on guard against external forces

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Size: 4000px × 4000px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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