Lot Essay
Condition: repaired with consolidating restoration undertaken in the British Museum's conservation laboratory prior to 1962.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A large bronze seated cat
PTOLEMAIC, CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
A large bronze seated cat
Ptolemaic, circa 4th Century B.C.
With tail curled round its right side and traces of a chased collar, two heavy tangs under the forepaws and tail for attachment, mounted on square stone base
13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm.) high
Ptolemaic, circa 4th Century B.C.
With tail curled round its right side and traces of a chased collar, two heavy tangs under the forepaws and tail for attachment, mounted on square stone base
13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm.) high