Medium: Faience
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:664–343 B.C.E.
Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (6.6 x 1.9 x 4.2 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 37.948E
Image: CUR.37.948E_View3.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Greenish-blue glazed faience figure of a seated lioness-headed goddess. The goddess sits upon a throne the sides of which are openwork designs. She holds a sistrum in her right hand while with her left hand she holds a papyrus to her chest. On the rear of the throne is an inscription mentioning the name of Bastet. Condition: Left side has suffered splotchy glaze loss; some glaze loss on front as well.