A glazed composition amulet of Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess seated on an openwork throne and holding a sistrum, with suspension loop, repaired -- 2¼in. (5.8cm.) high; and a bronze standing statuette of Bastet, the cat-headed goddess holding an aegis, with one paw outstretched -- 3½in. (8.9cm.) high, both mounted, both Late Period (712-332 B.C.)

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A glazed composition amulet of Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess seated on an openwork throne and holding a sistrum, with suspension loop, repaired -- 2¼in. (5.8cm.) high; and a bronze standing statuette of Bastet, the cat-headed goddess holding an aegis, with one paw outstretched -- 3½in. (8.9cm.) high, both mounted, both Late Period (712-332 B.C.)
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