Egyptian Art664–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cat |
| Medium | Cupreous metal |
| Dimensions | H. 15.8 cm (6 1/8 in.); W. 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.); L. 11 cm (4 5/16 in.) H. (with tang): 16 cm (6 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 664–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Mr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Fletcher Collection, Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917 |
| 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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FS
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AO
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 552042