An Egyptian Bronze Figure of a Cat, 21st/26th Dynasty, 1075-525 B.C.

seated alertly on a shaped base with the tail curled around to the forepaws, with erect ears and eyes recessed for inlay, an engraved Eye of Horus amulet suspended on the breast.  

Private Collection, England
by descent to the present owner, circa 1978

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