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Cat Mummy
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Cat Mummy

Artist/Maker (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
    On view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Cat Amulet
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Stele of Prince Hapu and Queen Abeteni
    Artist Unknown
    1802-1640 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Jar
    Artist Unknown
    1550-1295 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Beaker Jar
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 2700 BCE
    Image Not Available for Canopic Jar
    Canopic Jar
    2000 BCE
    Image Not Available for Canopic Jar
    Canopic Jar
    2000 BCE
    Image Not Available for Canopic Jar
    Canopic Jar
    2000 BCE
    Image Not Available for Canopic Jar
    Canopic Jar
    2000 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Portrait Head Mummy Mask
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1st century BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mummy Mask
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1st century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mummy Mask
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 100-30 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mummy Mask
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 1st century
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