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Egyptian - Cat with Kittens - Walters 481554 - Left
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Egyptian - Cat with Kittens - Walters 481554 - Right
Egyptian - Cat with Kittens - Walters 481559 - Back
Summary
The mother cat has four kittens, demonstrating her fertility. The loop on the back suggests that this amulet could be worn as a pendant. The skin of the cat is decorated with black spots.
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artwork
amulets of the egyptian late period
ancient egyptian amulets in the walters art museum
ancient egyptian faience in the walters art museum
egyptian cat amulet
walters art museum
3 d object
amulets
Date
0000
Source
Walters Art Museum
Link
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