Bastet holding sistrum, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.); W. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.); D. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.), Bastet, here shown as a cat-headed goddess, was a powerful protective figure who also was known for her fertility. She could be represented with a lion head as well, but as a cat-headed goddess her peaceful traits were emphasized
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Bastet holding sistrum, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C, Egypt, Cupreous metal, H, 9.7 cm, 3 13/16, W, 3.8, 1 1/2, D, 2.7 1/16, Bastet, shown, cat-headed goddess, powerful protective figure, fertility, represented, lion head, well, peaceful traits, emphasized
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