Egyptian Art664–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bastet |
| Medium | Leaded bronze, precious metal and black bronze inlays |
| Dimensions | H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); W. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.); D. 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.) H. (with tang): 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 664–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Florence Blumenthal, 1934 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Period–Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 664 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 551774