Description:

Egypt, Late Period 664 - 332 BCE. A beautiful cast bronze depiction of the cat goddess Bastet. Deep, inset eyes would have once held jewels, and holes in ears would have held earrings. Large scarab beetle is set upon head; A Wedjat eye (eye of Horus) and winged scarab are featured on chest with incised detail around design. Strong brow lines, nostrils, mouth, and raised ears with incised hair. Beautiful green patina with azurite. Hints of gilding remain on scarab. 5"H. Provenance: Ex-Private UK Collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Intact with surface wear.

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October 10, 2013 9:00 AM MDT
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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000