Object Description
A fine ancient Egyptian blue faience amulet depicting the goddess ‘Bastet’. The amulet displays a feline head with small ears wearing an elaborate headdress. Her left hand holds a papyrus sceptre whilst her right arm rests by the side of her body. Her left leg also appears to be placed slightly more foreword; this is commonly seen in depictions of Egyptian gods as it symbolised them treading down evil. A loop has been applied behind the headdress for suspension.
Date: 1069 BC – 747 BC
Period: Third Intermediate Period