Cat's Head

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Holding institution:
The Walters Art Museum
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The Walters Art Museum
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Title:
Cat's Head
Date:
mid 7th-late 4th century BCE (Late Period)
Description:
This head of Bast, with erect ears, has a necklace and an aegis at the front.For the latest information about this object, statuettes (statues); heads, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
Type:
statuettes (statues)
Type (Narrower):
Sculptures
Type (Broader):
Object
Subject:
Culture: Egyptian
Provenance:
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Medium:
cast bronze
Extent:
Dimensions: H: 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
Rights:
Public Domain
Identifier:
54.500
Is part of:
EGY
Ancient Art
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