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Amulet of Bastet
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Elegantly seated on a low base, its tail curled around its left side, this tiny cat, sacred animal of the goddess Bastet, is a sculptural tour de force. The front legs are carved entirely in openwork. The base, an amalgam of the hieroglyphs for "ointment jar" (also used in the writing the name of the goddess Bastet), and "protection" is admirably contoured to the animal's body. On the back is a loop for suspension.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1069–715 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE) |
| Medium | hematite |
| Dimensions | Overall: 4.4 x 1.1 x 2.8 cm (1 3/4 x 7/16 x 1 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Amulets |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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