Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD CAT

EGYPTIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD CAT AMULET - Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A gold cat amulet depicting a seated feline with an upright posture, finely modelled with a rounded head, pointed ears, and a slender body. The front paws rest on a rectangular base. A small loop is attached to the back, allowing for suspension.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, f. 64.Size: 12.6mm x 6.7mm; Weight: 2.47gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.