Hollow cast copper alloy statuette of a cat sitting upright, representing the goddess Bastet. Pierced ears with one gold hoop shaped earring in right ear. Pedestal base missing. Described by Professor Percy Newberry as being of a "fair technique with bold modelling” and dating to Dynasty 22.

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