Unknown Egyptian
Aegis of Bastet

Aegis of Bastet

Public Domain

Artist
CultureEgyptian
Titles
  • Aegis of Bastet
  • Pendant Representing Breast of Goddess Hathor (from a necklace)
Date700–501 BC
PlaceEgypt
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/16 × 4 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (10.3 × 10.8 × 3.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of General and Mrs. Maurice Hirsch
Object number52.39
Non exposé

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Department
Antiquities
Object Type
ProvenanceGeneral Maurice Hirsch (1890–1983) and Winifred B. Hirsch (1908–1990), Houston, before 1952; given to MFAH, 1952.

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