Amulet, Bastet, Egypt, Late Period, 664 To 332 Bc

Amulet representing the goddess Bastet seated on an oblong pedestal, ears pricked, eyes open and alert. The stylized lines of the feline figure accentuate her vigilance and protective power. Beige earthenware with green slip on the back, good general condition of conservation (see photos). Egypt, Late Period, 664–332 BC. Dimensions: 2.3x1.8 cm. Provenance: Former Marie-Ange Ciolkowski collection, Paris, formed in the 1960s–1970s. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes, guaranteeing origin and period. Bastet, an Egyptian goddess with a cat's head, was associated with protection, fertility, and music, but also with the warmth of the sun and the home. During the Late Period, her cult experienced a boom, and amulets bearing her image were commonly worn as protective talismans. Their small size made them easy to keep on your person or to add to votive necklaces. * Careful packaging * Shipping costs on request.