Ancient Egyptian Gold Bastet Amulet
An extremely fine Egyptian gold amulet in the shape of the goddess Bastet as a cat. The deity is portrayed in her feline form, sitting on a rectangular base. Anatomical features are rendered in an extremely naturalistic manner. Measurements: 0. 8cm height Weight: 51g Provenance: From a private French collection, formed in the early 20th century.
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An extremely fine Egyptian gold amulet in the shape of the goddess Bastet as a cat. The deity is portrayed in her feline form, sitting on a rectangular base. Anatomical features are rendered in an extremely naturalistic manner. Measurements: 0. 8cm height Weight: 51g Provenance: From a private French collection, formed in the early 20th century.