An Egyptian Bronze Cat Circa 664-343 BC
This bronze statue from circa 664-343 BC illustrates how important cats were in Egyptian society. The details of the slender sculpture, such as the necklace, reflect the prominent position they held in Egyptian culture to the point of being treated like humans. Cats in Ancient Egypt were often mummified and mourned; the
‘Khepri-scarab’ on the top of the cat’s head symbolises death and rebirth.