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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Amulet of goddess Bastet as a Cat
Date Made:1293-715 BCE (Dynasties 19-24)
Type:Adornment
Materials:Turquoise blue Egyptian faience
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:: 7/16 x 5/16 in.; 1.1113 x .7938 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.10.12.A.K
Credit Line:Purchase with Acquisition Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Seated cat with head facing front, body in profile. Pierced crosswise for suspension.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; deities; deities; religion; jewelry

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