Model Basket as Amulet
Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22 · c. 1069–945 BCE · Cleveland Museum of Art
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As an amulet, the basket was associated with the cat-goddess Bastet. Statuettes of Bastet frequently show her carrying basketfuls of kittens. This amulet is remarkable for its openwork design
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Details
- Maker
- Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
- Date
- c. 1069–945 BCE
- Medium
- Egyptian blue
- Dimensions
- Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
- Place of origin
- Egypt
- Held by
- Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · On view · 107 Egyptian
- Credit line
- Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jerald S. Brodkey
Image: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0