<em>Amulet of a Lion-Headed Goddess with Cat</em>, ca. 1075–30 B.C.E. Faience, 3 1/4 x 3/4 x 1 in. (8.2 x 2 x 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.977E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.977E_PS11.jpg)

Amulet of a Lion-Headed Goddess with Cat

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1075–30 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 3 1/4 x 3/4 x 1 in. (8.2 x 2 x 2.5 cm)

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Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 37.977E

Image: 37.977E_PS11.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Green-glazed faience figure of a lioness-headed goddess striding upon a rectangular base. A uraeus atop her head masks the front of an eyelet. A small cat is seated by her right foot. Condition: Glaze devitrifying has caused opalescent quality. Broken at knees and repaired. Surface pitted.

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