Archaeology & Antiquities
Cat
Permanent ExhibitionSculptureMetalwork
Details
- Author / creator
- Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 26 or later
- Object type
- Sculpture
- Date or period
- 664–30 BCE OR 664–330 BCE
- Dimensions summary
- Overall: 9.2 × 2.3 × 5.5 cm; without tang: 7.5 cm
- Site or findspot
- Saqqara, Egypt
- Cultural period
- Ancient
- Image rights
- Public domain (CC0)
About this object
Cats were the sacred animal of Bastet, Egyptian goddess of fire, cats, and protector of the home. Sitting upright in a pose characteristic of these feline figurines, this bronze cat adorned with an embossed pendant and gold earring was made as a votive offering to be deposited with the deceased.
Materials and technique
Bronze and gold
