Bastet with lion-headed aegis and basket, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.); W. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.); D. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 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, lion-headed aegis, basket, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C, Egypt, Cupreous metal, H, 10.6 cm, 4 3/16, W, 3.3, 1 5/16, D, 4.2 5/8, shown, cat-headed goddess, powerful protective figure, fertility, represented, lion head, well, peaceful traits, emphasized
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