Bastet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Leaded bronze, precious metal and black bronze inlays, H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); W. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.); D. 3.9 cm (1 9/16 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, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C, Egypt, Leaded bronze, precious metal, black bronze inlays, H, 10.5 cm, 4 1/8, W, 3.2, 1 1/4, D, 3.9 9/16, shown, cat-headed goddess, powerful protective figure, fertility, represented, lion head, well, peaceful traits, emphasized
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