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Title:
Cat Head
Period:
Late Period- 27th-31st Dynasties (525-332 BC)
Dimensions:
H: 6.3 cm
Properties:
BronzeWhere used:
Temple
Description:
This bronze head was originally a part of a composite statue of the goddess Bastet ("She who comes from the city of Bast"). It would have been placed in a temple as an offering of thanks or honor. It ably demonstrates the ability of the ancient craftsmen in creating lifelike animal images.
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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium
