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Aegis of Bastet

Egyptian

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Height x width: 10.5 x 9.7 cm (4 1/8 x 3 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William de Forest Thomson
Accession Number18.575
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionBronze aegis (shield) of Bastet. The shield has a head of cat on the top wearing a uraeus and disc. There are two suspension loops at the back, lower part.
ProvenanceEgypt