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Bronze After Gayer-anderson Cat (664–332 Bc)
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Bronze After Gayer-anderson Cat (664–332 Bc)

1900 - 1920
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An interesting early 20th century bronze after the Gayer-Anderson Cat (664–332 BC).

The Gayer-Anderson cat is a bronze figure depicting one form of the goddess Bastet. The goddess was usually shown as a cat-headed woman, or in the form of a cat. Her principal cult centre was Bubastis in the Nile Delta. Bastet was a mother goddess and benign counterpart to the more aggressive lion goddess Sekhmet.

The original cat dates from the Late Period of ancient Egypt around 600 BC. It's named after Major Robert Grenville Gayer-Anderson, who donated the statue to the British Museum in 1939. Gayer-Anderson was a keen collector of small Egyptian sculptures, jewellery and pottery. He showcased these in his home in Cairo, now known as the Gayer-Anderson Museum.

Dimensions:-

Height: 17.5cm

Depth: 9cm

Width: 7cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Bronze Egyptian Cat Sculpture to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230036
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7909
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Description
An interesting early 20th century bronze after the Gayer-Anderson Cat (664–332 BC).

The Gayer-Anderson cat is a bronze figure depicting one form of the goddess Bastet. The goddess was usually shown as a cat-headed woman, or in the form of a cat. Her principal cult centre was Bubastis in the Nile Delta. Bastet was a mother goddess and benign counterpart to the more aggressive lion goddess Sekhmet.

The original cat dates from the Late Period of ancient Egypt around 600 BC.

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It's named after Major Robert Grenville Gayer-Anderson, who donated the statue to the British Museum in 1939.
Harrington Antiques

Gayer-Anderson was a keen collector of small Egyptian sculptures, jewellery and pottery. He showcased these in his home in Cairo, now known as the Gayer-Anderson Museum.

Dimensions:-

Height: 17.5cm

Depth: 9cm

Width: 7cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Bronze Egyptian Cat Sculpture to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230036
Dealers Internal Ref
7909
Harrington Antiques
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A patinated bronze sculpture of an upright seated Egyptian cat mounted on a rectangular wooden plinth base.
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Archive I A patinated bronze sculpture of an upright seated Egyptian cat mounted on a rectangular wooden plinth base.

Bronze After Gayer-anderson Cat (664–332 Bc)

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Archive IX A patinated bronze sculpture of an upright seated Egyptian cat mounted on a rectangular wooden plinth base. View IX
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A patinated bronze sculpture of an upright seated Egyptian cat mounted on a rectangular wooden plinth base.
Bronze After Gayer-Anderson Cat (664–332 BC)
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A patinated bronze sculpture of an upright seated Egyptian cat mounted on a rectangular wooden plinth base.
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FAQs

The original Gayer-Anderson cat represents the goddess Bastet, associated with protection, fertility, and domestic harmony in ancient Egypt during the Late Period (664332 BC). Sculptures of this type were traditionally placed in temples as votive offerings to honour the feline deity.

Ancient and historic reproduction bronze sculptures were created using the lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue). This process involves fashioning a wax model, encasing it in a ceramic mold, melting the wax away, and pouring molten bronze into the void.

Authentic period pieces typically feature natural surface patination, oxidation, and distinctive casting seams or underside attachment points. Examining the weight, details of the hand-chasing, and the character of the base attachment helps distinguish older casts from modern reproductions.

A patinated bronze feline sculpture sits comfortably within a study, living room, or hallway alcove. Displaying the piece on a dark timber surface alongside leather-bound books, brass accents, or natural specimens creates a scholarly, curated aesthetic.

Dust the sculpture regularly with a dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Avoid chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that can strip the surface finish, and apply a light coating of clear microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the bronze.
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