Ancient Egyptian Bronze Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat, Period, c. 664-30 BC. - 12×8×5 cm

Ancient Egyptian bronze cat, Period, ca. 664-30 BC Late Period to Ptolemaic period, ca. 664-30 BC Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Material: Bronze Object: cat Dimensions: 12 × 8 × 5 cm Century / period: late period to Ptolemaic period, ca. 664-30 BC Condition: matching with the age A finely cast bronze statue of a seated cat with its front legs together, its tail bent forward on the right side, with the tip extending past the legs, the small head with an angular jawline. Late period to Ptolemaic period, ca. 664-30 BC Dimensions: height (with stand) 12 cm; height (of the statue) 8 cm; length 5 cm Very good condition with a nice dark green patina with traces of copper. References: an almost identical cat statue was sold at Christie's New York - antique sale - June 8, 2012 - lot 20 for $13,750. It's installed on a wooden base. Provenance information: Bought by the current owner in Belgium in 29-04-2019. From: Kim J. Nazzi via Catawiki lot 25848529 Provenance: private collection (BE) , collected by the ancestors in the early 1930s. Previous origin: Private collection (BE) , collected by the ancestors in the early 1930s. The seller has demonstrated that the lot was obtained legally. The proof of origin was seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell / export this lot. The seller shall ensure that any necessary permits, such as an export licence, will be arranged. The seller shall inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.