EGYPTIAN BRONZE CAT / BASTET

Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BC. A cast bronze figure of the goddess Bastet in the guise of a seated cat, with an upright posture, elongated neck and straight, slender forelegs. The head has large, pointed ears, almond-shaped eyes, a short muzzle and delicately modelled cheeks. The body has a gently arched back, rounded haunches and a long tail curving around the right side towards the forepaws. The hind legs are folded beneath the body, with the paws resting on the ground. Mounted on a modern custom-made stand. For similar see:E. Teeter, Egypt, Treasurs from collection of the oriental institute of the university of Chicago. Cat. 47. Size: 150mm x 110mm; Weight: 815g Provenance: Private collection; Ex. M.C. Collection, acquired between 1930 and 1960. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a report from Lisa Sartini, Egyptologist PHD of Chimera Heritage Consultants. The item is under Temporary Admission (TA), and an additional 5% duty will be applied to the hammer price.

Estimate:£9,000

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