Description : AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE SEATED CAT
LATE PERIOD, DYNASTY XXVI-XXX, 664-332 B.C.
Hollow cast, depicted in an upright, seated posture, with the tail curling around the right side of the body, both pierced ears adorned with additional gold earrings with garnet and green glass pendants, wearing an aegis necklace with counterpoise, with porphyry mount
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high
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About the lot N° 119 Title : AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE SEATED CAT Provenance : French private collection, given as a gift to the present owner's father in the 1970s. Notes : Property from a French Private CollectionNo VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.Please note that descriptions of lots in this catalogue do not include references to condition. Condition reports are available on request. Please contact the Antiquities department administrator. Christie's, auctioneer, London, UKIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Antiquities Sale date : 13 Oct 2008It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale