Egyptian Bronze Cat, Bastet

Seated bronze cat with arched back and noble posture of the head. The tail curled around to the right forepaw. The head with engraved mouth and large eyes, the erect ears with incised details. A loop for suspension at the neck level. Cats were the embodiment of Bastet, goddess of Bubastis and patroness of joy and women. Size: H. 5 cm, H. with stand 6. 6 cm Material: Bronze Culture: Egyptian, 26th-30th Dynasty, 664-332 BC Condition: Intact, fine condition. Provenance: Ex collection H. B. , acquired between 1931 and 1938. Provenance data to the buyer. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Offered lots legally acquired, due diligence conducted to ensure the stated provenance. Related documents seen by Catawiki. Worldwide shipping with registered priority mail. Import taxes for buyers in the countries of the European Union – reduced customs duties of 5% in the United Kingdom – no fees in the United States and in Switzerland. Italia: Importazione soggetta all’IVA – sdoganamento molto lento – consegna postale lentissima.