Auction KEW-AU10005
Treasures of Time: A Collection of Antiquities, Islamic & Chinese Art
By Kew Auctions
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Nov 27, 2024
8 Chase Road Unit One Chase Centre London, NW10 6QD UK
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LOT 5:
AN EGYPTIAN JASPER CAT AMULET, LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
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Sold for: £650
Start price:
£
360
Estimated price :
£400 - £600
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AN EGYPTIAN JASPER CAT AMULET, LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
Egyptian cat amulet, carved from jasper, dates back to the Late Period to Ptolemaic Period (664-30 B.C.). The amulet showcases a seated cat, an animal highly revered in ancient Egyptian culture and closely associated with the goddess Bastet, a symbol of home protection, fertility, and grace.
H: 3cm
