Cat, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (4 11/16 in.); W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); L. 6

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Cat, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (4 11/16 in.); W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); L. cm (2 5/8 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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