Cat Mummy
Artist/Maker
Artist Unknown
(Artist Unknown)
Date3rd century BCE
Mediumcat skeleton and cotton
DimensionsOverall: 12 x 3 7/8 x 3 in. (30.5 x 9.8 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineMuseum purchase through 1987 Acquisition Funds
Terms
Object number87.0289
DescriptionThe cat was associated with the goddess Bastet although the exact reason for their mummification and burial is not known. It is believed that cats were bred and raised in temples specifically to provide votive offerings.On View
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