Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN AMULET OF BASTET

EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN AMULET OF BASTET - Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A carnelian amulet depicting the goddess Bastet in feline form. The figure is seated on its haunches atop an integral flat base, with the front limbs defined by a shallow groove. The small head features pointed ears, deeply recessed eyes, and a horizontal incision marking the mouth. A loop at the back of the neck, fitted with a gold ring, allows for suspension as an amulet.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 08.202.41g.Size: 20mm x 10mm; Weight: 1.7gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.