{"product_id":"ea2601","title":"An Egyptian bronze cat amulet, 30th Dynasty, ca. 380 - 334 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis finely cast bronze amulet represents a seated cat, depicted with an elegant upright posture and a gently alert expression. The animal’s elongated body and carefully modeled head reflect the stylized yet naturalistic approach characteristic of Late Period bronzes. A suspension loop rises behind the shoulders, allowing the piece to be worn or attached, indicating its use as a protective charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCats held deep religious significance in ancient Egypt, closely associated with the goddess Bastet, a deity of protection, fertility, and domestic harmony. Amulets such as this were worn to invoke her guardianship, both in life and the afterlife. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Bronze \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 7\/8 inch (2.1 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intact and in very good condition overall, with a small loss to the suspension loop attachment, demonstrating ancient wear.\u003c\/span\u003e The surface displays a well-developed dark patina with areas of lighter encrustation, consistent with age and burial. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Malloy collection acquired in the 1980s to 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Malloy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56640580813103,"sku":"EA2601","price":10409.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/f5d6813f761054798ffefbd741440e77.jpg?v=1776033004","url":"https:\/\/sandsoftimedc.com\/zh-cn\/products\/ea2601","provider":"Sands of Time Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}