Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN CAT AMULET

EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN CAT AMULET - Third Intermediate Period to Late Period, Ca. 1069 - 332 BC. A carnelian pendant carved in the form of a seated cat with upright posture, the forelegs close together and the body resting on an integral rectangular base. Pointed ears rise from a smoothly contoured head, with a suspension loop cut at the back of the neck. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA59859. Size: 40mm x 25mm; Weight: 15g Provenance: Private collection, central London; acquired via the UK art market; previously in the Dolman Family Collection, 1930s-1940s This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.