Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN HARD STONE CAT AMULET

EGYPTIAN HARD STONE CAT AMULET - Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A hard stone amulet in the form of a seated cat, depicted with upright ears, a rounded muzzle, and large, attentive eyes. The body is compact, with front paws neatly aligned and muscular hindquarters resting on a rectangular base. A suspension loop is integrated at the back.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1905,0612.10.Size: 40.8mm x 29.7mm; Weight: 29.06gProvenance: 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.