An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat, 21st/26th Dynasty, 1075-525 B.C.

Estimate

7,000 - 10,000 USD

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Description

An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat
Bronze
Height 3 15/16 in. 10 cm.

seated alertly on a shaped base with the tail curled around to the forepaws, with erect ears and eyes recessed for inlay, an engraved Eye of Horus amulet suspended on the breast.

Provenance

Private Collection, England
by descent to the present owner, circa 1978