EGYPTIAN BRONZE CAT WITH GOLD EARRINGS

Late Period, XXVI Dynasty, Ca. 664 - 525 BC An Egyptian hollow cast bronze cat. The animal is depicted naturalistically, seated with its forepaws together and its tail curving forward. The erect ears bear incised tufts on the interior and are pierced with gold earrings. The large convex eyes have contoured lids and defined irises. For similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 3748, Antiquities, Lot. 14.
Size: 210mm x 110mm; Weight: 735g
Provenance: Private UK collection, M.H., acquired in early 2000s; previously in a UK London collection formed in the 1960s. Early 20th C AD ticket with find spot and attribution attached to the stand. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
The item is accompanied by a historical report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy; member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
8000
Estimate: GBP 15000 - 30000