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Cat Coffin, 305-30 BC (bronze, hollow cast)
490992 Cat Coffin, 305-30 BC (bronze, hollow cast) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); h:51.00 w:14.10 d:24.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Although the cat is considered the most Egyptian of animals, as an object of worship the cat does not appear until late in Egyptian history. This unusually large statue of a cat was made to hold the mummified remains of a sacred cat. The coffin is, of course, hollow, with an open bottom. As usual, the animals tail is curled around its right side.
); Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23253582
© Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Ptolemaic Dynasty Statuette
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This print showcases the remarkable "Cat Coffin" from the Egyptian Ptolemaic Period. Created between 305-30 BC, this bronze, hollow cast sculpture stands at an impressive height of 51.00 cm with dimensions of 14.10 cm in width and 24.00 cm in depth. Housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this artifact holds great historical significance. Despite cats being considered a quintessentially Egyptian animal, their worship did not emerge until later in Egyptian history. This particular statue was crafted to serve as a final resting place for a mummified sacred cat. The coffin itself is hollow and features an open bottom, allowing for the placement of the feline remains. One notable detail is how the cat's tail elegantly curls around its right side—a characteristic often seen in ancient depictions of these revered creatures. The John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust generously gifted this extraordinary piece to the museum's collection. As an object that represents both artistry and religious devotion during ancient times, it offers viewers a glimpse into Egypt's rich cultural heritage. Through this evocative image captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, we are transported back to a time when cats held immense reverence within Egyptian society—an enduring symbol that continues to captivate our imaginations today.
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