Egyptian Art332–30 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cat Statuette intended to contain a mummified cat |
| Medium | Leaded bronze |
| Dimensions | h. (including tangs) 32 cm (12 5/8 in); w. 11.9 (4 11/16 in); d. 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in) h. (cat alone) 27.4 cm (10 13/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 332–30 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1956 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Ptolemaic Period |
| Date Range | 332 BC – 30 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 544118