Cleveland Museum of Art
Cat
- Date
- 664–30 BCE OR 664–330 BCE
- Medium
- bronze and gold
- Culture
- Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 26 or later
- Department
- Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Cats were the sacred animal of Bastet, Egyptian goddess of fire, cats, and protector of the home. Sitting upright in a pose characteristic of these feline figurines, this bronze cat adorned with an embossed pendant and gold earring was made as a votive offering to be deposited with the deceased.
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