figurine, Bastet; Fayoum; Figurines; Bronze; Copper; Bastet
The goddess Bast, in fair condition. The goddess is represented as a woman with a cat’s head, holding the aegis in front of her body. A staff was formerly held in the right hand. Very heavy metal. Surface now deeply flaked. Corrosion is dull green and brown.
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