Silver figure of Bastet: E.20.1900

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Silver figure of Bastet

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Statuette

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Description

Bastet, standing. This figure has several features that are typical of Roman representations of Bastet. Most noteably: the way in which she holds her situla (which appears as a basket) over her forearm, her decorated dress, and the over-sized sistrum (rattle) in her right hand. The nose has been rubbed and shines as a result.

Measurements and weight

Height: 8 cm

Find spot

Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1900) by Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Sir

Dating

-30 - 200

References and bibliographic entries

Roman Egyptomania page(s): 164 & 165

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.20.1900
Primary reference Number: 49935
Oldadmincategory: MW
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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