Treasures of Time: A Collection of Antiquities, Islamic & Chinese Art

AN EGYPTIAN JASPER CAT AMULET, LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.

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Start price: £360

Estimated price: £400 - £600

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Egyptian cat amulet, carved from jasper, dates back to the Late Period to Ptolemaic Period (664-30 B.C.). The amulet showcases a seated cat, an animal highly revered in ancient Egyptian culture and closely associated with the goddess Bastet, a symbol of home protection, fertility, and grace.

H: 3cm