Shopping
Egyptian Cat Sculpture
From an Egyptian bronze figure of a cat, made to serve as a coffin for bones of a kitten. Earrings restored. Ca. 6th century B.C. Royal Ontario Museum 910.17.51
The object was cast hollow by the "lost wax" process around a core containing the bones of a kitten. At this time in Egyptian history all cats were regarded as holy because of the much-loved cat-goddess, Bastet. It was considered a pious act to pay for the burial even of strays. This product is made of bronze powder and resin.
Height: 4.75" (12 cm)
Width: 2.75" (7 cm)
Item #3037
Regular price: $68.50 each
ROM Reproductions
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
Canada,
M5S 2C6
Tel: 416.586.5896
Fax: 416.586.8075
E-mail: romrepro@rom.on.ca
