Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Cat Amulet Circa 664-332 BC - Late Period This charming red stone amulet depicts the goddess Bastet in a cat form sitting atop flat base. The amulet is well-formed, with naturalistic and smooth proportions and charming details such as the large ears and diminutive face. Bastet, often depicted as part lion or as a cat-headed human, was a protective goddess, particularly of pregnant women and children. Dimensions: 20mm x 15mm; weight 2g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.