A BRONZE FIGURE OF A CAT
late period, dynasty xxvi-xxx, 664-343 b.c.
Seated with the tail curving around the left side toward the fore-paws, details to the eyes, ears, and mouth incised, the left ear pierced
6.1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) high
Lot Essay
For a similar example see no. 64, p. 101 in Malek, The Cat in Ancient Egypt.