Group of Silver Vessels, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–22, ca. 1070–712 , From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Tell Basta


Group of Silver Vessels, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–22, ca. 1070–712 , From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Tell Basta (Bubastis), Temple of Bastet, ancient cache, Silver, h. 7cm (2 3/4 in), In 1906 two caches were found buried close to the ancient temple dedicated to the feline goddess Bastet at Tell Basta, near modern Zagazig


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