Aphrodite Gallery - Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat
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Egyptian, ca. 26th-30th (664-332 B.C.)
Solid cast, its tail curving around to the front, the eyes, mouth, and ears are incised, greenish-brownish patina. This seated cat is the archetypal image of the goddess Bastet, royal protector and defender against evil spirits and contagious diseases. The alert and dignified head has pointed ears.
Dimensions: H. 3 in. (7.6 cm.)
Detailed Condition Report: Intact, mounted on a custom display stand.
Ex- European private collection, before 1980
Reference: Lot #390, Sotheby Parke Bernet, May 1977, Ancient Bronzes from the estate of Greta Hecket.
Everything sold by Aphrodite Gallery is guaranteed authentic and as described. Our clientele satisfaction is second to none, and we’ve made a name for ourselves on eBay with over 2600 positive feedbacks selling exceptional works of antiquity since the year 2001. Bid with confidence.Kindly note, all items we offer are legal to buy & sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14.We ship worldwide; all shipping is handled in-house and done with the utmost of care.A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. Our pieces are independently vetted by 3 different professional third parties.[removed]
Solid cast, its tail curving around to the front, the eyes, mouth, and ears are incised, greenish-brownish patina. This seated cat is the archetypal image of the goddess Bastet, royal protector and defender against evil spirits and contagious diseases. The alert and dignified head has pointed ears.
Dimensions: H. 3 in. (7.6 cm.)
Detailed Condition Report: Intact, mounted on a custom display stand.
Ex- European private collection, before 1980
Reference: Lot #390, Sotheby Parke Bernet, May 1977, Ancient Bronzes from the estate of Greta Hecket.
Everything sold by Aphrodite Gallery is guaranteed authentic and as described. Our clientele satisfaction is second to none, and we’ve made a name for ourselves on eBay with over 2600 positive feedbacks selling exceptional works of antiquity since the year 2001. Bid with confidence.Kindly note, all items we offer are legal to buy & sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14.We ship worldwide; all shipping is handled in-house and done with the utmost of care.A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. Our pieces are independently vetted by 3 different professional third parties.[removed]
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Aphrodite Gallery - Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat
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