Amulet of a Cat with Kitten

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

• Akhmim, Egypt

Dates:ca. 1075–30 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 1 x 11/16 in. (2.5 x 1.7 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt

Accession Number: 08.480.102

Image: CUR.08.480.102_view2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Gray-blue faience figure of lion (or lioness?) seated on his haunches. Facing front, cat (?) between its front paws. Oblong base, section between front paws and body open. Loop joins back of head to body. Condition: Good. Base slightly chipped. Faience of fine quality.

Brooklyn Museum