A BRONZE HEAD OF A CAT
A BRONZE HEAD OF A CAT

THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, DYNASTY XXI-XXV, 1070-712 B.C.

Details
A BRONZE HEAD OF A CAT
third intermediate period, dynasty xxi-xxv, 1070-712 b.c.
Depicted alert with erect pointed ears, the wide eyes with traces of gilding and black polychrome "cat eyes" for the pupils, the pierced ears with gold hoop earrings, with fine modeling to the mouth and nose
5 in. (13.3 cm.) high
Provenance
French Private Collection