Ancient Egypt, late period (XXV to XXXI dynasties) Bronze Antique goddess statuette "Chat Bastet" - 42×21×11 mm
Antique and authentic statuette of the goddess "Bastet Cat". Sitting with the body straight on the base plate. Well preserved despite the age, beautiful patina. Good condition, see photos (no restoration) Origin and period: Ancient Egypt - Late period (25th to 31st dynasties) Ca 665-323 BC Size: Height: 42 mm Width: 11 mm Thickness: 21 mm Weight: 41. 87 g. ======================================= The seller guarantees that he/she has obtained this object in a legal way. Purchased by the current owner from Mr Wolfgang RICHTER, Tinnentrop, Germany, via Catawiki. Certificate of authenticity transmitted to Catawiki. Previous owner: Prof. Dr. SEILER, Tübingen, Germany. Former private collection. ( object acquired before 1960, Heidelberg Gallery, Germany) . . ======================================= The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days. ======================================= The daughter of the sun god Ra, Bastet is however sometimes considered as Amon's daughter. She is a double-faced goddess: in her form of cat or cat-headed god, she is the benevolent goddess, protector of humanity, also a musician goddess of joy and a goddess of childbirth. Cult area: Ancient Egypt Representation: cat or cat-headed woman Cat in Egypt: The cat was one of many animals of which attributes were venerated in ancient Egypt. In particular, it was associated with the symbol of protection. First avatar of the god Ra as a defender of the serpent Apophis, he was at the peak of its influence as the incarnation of the goddess Bastet.
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Antique and authentic statuette of the goddess "Bastet Cat". Sitting with the body straight on the base plate. Well preserved despite the age, beautiful patina. Good condition, see photos (no restoration) Origin and period: Ancient Egypt - Late period (25th to 31st dynasties) Ca 665-323 BC Size: Height: 42 mm Width: 11 mm Thickness: 21 mm Weight: 41. 87 g. ======================================= The seller guarantees that he/she has obtained this object in a legal way. Purchased by the current owner from Mr Wolfgang RICHTER, Tinnentrop, Germany, via Catawiki. Certificate of authenticity transmitted to Catawiki. Previous owner: Prof. Dr. SEILER, Tübingen, Germany. Former private collection. ( object acquired before 1960, Heidelberg Gallery, Germany) . . ======================================= The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days. ======================================= The daughter of the sun god Ra, Bastet is however sometimes considered as Amon's daughter. She is a double-faced goddess: in her form of cat or cat-headed god, she is the benevolent goddess, protector of humanity, also a musician goddess of joy and a goddess of childbirth. Cult area: Ancient Egypt Representation: cat or cat-headed woman Cat in Egypt: The cat was one of many animals of which attributes were venerated in ancient Egypt. In particular, it was associated with the symbol of protection. First avatar of the god Ra as a defender of the serpent Apophis, he was at the peak of its influence as the incarnation of the goddess Bastet.
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