Bastet statuette, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 BC, From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.); D. 2.1 cm (13/16 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 statuette, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 BC, Egypt, Cupreous metal, H, 7.9 cm, 3 1/8, W, 2.2, 7/8, D, 2.1, 13/16, Bastet, shown, cat-headed goddess, powerful protective figure, fertility, represented, lion head, well, peaceful traits, emphasized
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