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Cat, 664–30 BC. bronze and gold, Overall: 9.2 x 2.3 x 5.5 cm (3 5/8 x 7/8 x 2 3/16 in.); without tang: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.). Bequest of John L. Severance, 1942.776. CC0.
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664–30 BC
Maker Unknown
Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Cat, 664–30 BC. Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later. Bronze and gold; overall: 9.2 x 2.3 x 5.5 cm (3 5/8 x 7/8 x 2 3/16 in.); without tang: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of John L. Severance 1942.776 Cats were the sacred animal of Bastet, Egyptian goddess of fire, cats, and protector of the home. Sitting upright in a pose characteristic of these feline figurines, this bronze cat adorned with an embossed pendant and gold earring was made as a votive offering to be deposited with the deceased.