Head of a cat, Late Period, 664–332 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (4 5/16 in.); W. cm (3 5/8 in.); D. cm

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Head of a cat, Late Period, 664–332 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (4 5/16 in.); W. cm (3 5/8 in.); D. cm (3 3/8 in.), The cat was sacred to the goddess Bastet, and was offered in sanctuaries and deposited in animal necropoleis throughout Egypt. This cat has deep-cut eyes for the addition of inlay and fine, incised lines marking the tufts of hair on the ears and the whiskers

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Size: 2850px × 3800px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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