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Cat Representing Bastet

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Description

<p>The seated cat bears engravings of a scarab on the head, a necklace, and a neck-cord with a figure of Maat (truth). Ear hairs and wiskers are shown. The eyes are inlaid with colorless glass, while the tail is inlaid with rectangular pieces of red, white, and blue glass. The ears are perforated for earrings.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/54.2131' rel='external'>Cat Representing Bastet</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Connections

Deities Bastet

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 54.2131 tier-2
  • Walters-id 3364 tier-2
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