Ancient Egyptian Cat Mummy | Bastet Votive Offering | 300–100 BCE

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Ancient Egyptian cat mummy wrapped in linen, votive offering to Bastet, Ptolemaic Dynasty (300–100 BCE) displayed on black base.
Video showing Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with intricate painted face and linen wrappings, dating to the Ptolemaic period, from Relic and Rarity.
Ancient Bastet cat mummy from Egypt displayed upright with intact wrappings on museum-style stand
Ancient Bastet cat mummy from Egypt displayed upright with intact wrappings on museum-style stand
Close-up of the painted feline head from an Ancient Egyptian cat mummy votive offering.
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Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
Rear view showing linen texture and preservation of an Egyptian cat mummy from the Ptolemaic period
Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
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Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
Video of Ancient Egyptian cat mummy X-rayed revealing internal remains and linen wrappings, featured by Relic and Rarity.
  • Ancient Egyptian cat mummy wrapped in linen, votive offering to Bastet, Ptolemaic Dynasty (300–100 BCE) displayed on black base.
  • Video showing Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with intricate painted face and linen wrappings, dating to the Ptolemaic period, from Relic and Rarity.
  • Ancient Bastet cat mummy from Egypt displayed upright with intact wrappings on museum-style stand
  • Ancient Bastet cat mummy from Egypt displayed upright with intact wrappings on museum-style stand
  • Close-up of the painted feline head from an Ancient Egyptian cat mummy votive offering.
  • 748626
  • Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
  • Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
  • Rear view showing linen texture and preservation of an Egyptian cat mummy from the Ptolemaic period
  • Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
  • 748626
  • Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
  • Video of Ancient Egyptian cat mummy X-rayed revealing internal remains and linen wrappings, featured by Relic and Rarity.
Ancient Egyptian cat mummy wrapped in linen, votive offering to Bastet, Ptolemaic Dynasty (300–100 BCE) displayed on black base.
Video showing Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with intricate painted face and linen wrappings, dating to the Ptolemaic period, from Relic and Rarity.
Ancient Bastet cat mummy from Egypt displayed upright with intact wrappings on museum-style stand
Ancient Bastet cat mummy from Egypt displayed upright with intact wrappings on museum-style stand
Close-up of the painted feline head from an Ancient Egyptian cat mummy votive offering.
748626
Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
Rear view showing linen texture and preservation of an Egyptian cat mummy from the Ptolemaic period
Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
748626
Side view of Ancient Egyptian Bastet cat mummy with detailed linen wrappings and painted mask.
Video of Ancient Egyptian cat mummy X-rayed revealing internal remains and linen wrappings, featured by Relic and Rarity.

Ancient Egyptian Cat Mummy | Bastet Votive Offering | 300–100 BCE

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Own a Rare Piece of Ancient Egyptian History

This ancient Egyptian votive cat mummy is a truly remarkable artifact, dating to the Ptolemaic Period (circa 300–100 BCE) — over 2,000 years old. Representing the sacred connection between humans and the divine in ancient Egypt, this exquisitely preserved mummy offers a rare opportunity to own a genuine relic of one of history’s most spiritual civilizations.

Remarkable Preservation & Historical Significance

This mummified feline displays extraordinary craftsmanship and preservation, featuring a finely modeled polychrome gesso mask with almond-shaped eyes, stylized whiskers, and traces of ochre, red, and blue-green pigments — a stunning survival of original ancient color.

• Intricate Preservation: The cat’s body is tightly bound in linen wrappings arranged in geometric cross-banding, showcasing the skill and care of ancient embalmers.

• Ancient Mummification Techniques: The detailed gesso mask demonstrates a combination of ritual artistry and religious devotion, likely created for temple offering to the goddess Bastet.

• Scientific Verification: The mummy has been X-rayed, confirming the presence of a genuine feline skull and organic remains within, affirming its authenticity and historical integrity.

Museum-Quality Display & Provenance

This artifact is presented on a wooden base, enhancing its display value while protecting its ancient linen bindings and mask.

Certified Authenticity: Includes X-ray verification and provenance documentation confirming genuine Ptolemaic-era origin.

Each votive animal mummy like this served as a sacred temple offering, often presented by worshippers seeking divine favor, fertility, or protection under the goddess Bastet — the revered symbol of grace and guardianship in ancient Egyptian religion.

A Collector’s Dream & Historical Investment

This ancient Egyptian cat mummy represents a rare intersection of art, faith, and preservation, making it an ideal acquisition for collectors, museums, or scholars of ancient civilizations.

Whether displayed as an educational artifact or centerpiece of a private collection, this extraordinary specimen bridges the modern world with the mysticism of Egypt’s sacred temples.

Dimensions

Height (with base): 7 ⅞ in 
Width: Approximately 2.5 in 

Explore or Ancient Egyptian Crocodile Mummy 

See More Cat Mummies and Information at the Smithsonian: https://www.si.edu/collections/snapshot/mummy-cat 

Read About Why Cats Were Mummified at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History: https://carnegiemnh.org/why-were-cats-mummified-in-ancient-egypt/

Description

Own a Rare Piece of Ancient Egyptian History

This ancient Egyptian votive cat mummy is a truly remarkable artifact, dating to the Ptolemaic Period (circa 300–100 BCE) — over 2,000 years old. Representing the sacred connection between humans and the divine in ancient Egypt, this exquisitely preserved mummy offers a rare opportunity to own a genuine relic of one of history’s most spiritual civilizations.

Remarkable Preservation & Historical Significance

This mummified feline displays extraordinary craftsmanship and preservation, featuring a finely modeled polychrome gesso mask with almond-shaped eyes, stylized whiskers, and traces of ochre, red, and blue-green pigments — a stunning survival of original ancient color.

• Intricate Preservation: The cat’s body is tightly bound in linen wrappings arranged in geometric cross-banding, showcasing the skill and care of ancient embalmers.

• Ancient Mummification Techniques: The detailed gesso mask demonstrates a combination of ritual artistry and religious devotion, likely created for temple offering to the goddess Bastet.

• Scientific Verification: The mummy has been X-rayed, confirming the presence of a genuine feline skull and organic remains within, affirming its authenticity and historical integrity.

Museum-Quality Display & Provenance

This artifact is presented on a wooden base, enhancing its display value while protecting its ancient linen bindings and mask.

Certified Authenticity: Includes X-ray verification and provenance documentation confirming genuine Ptolemaic-era origin.

Each votive animal mummy like this served as a sacred temple offering, often presented by worshippers seeking divine favor, fertility, or protection under the goddess Bastet — the revered symbol of grace and guardianship in ancient Egyptian religion.

A Collector’s Dream & Historical Investment

This ancient Egyptian cat mummy represents a rare intersection of art, faith, and preservation, making it an ideal acquisition for collectors, museums, or scholars of ancient civilizations.

Whether displayed as an educational artifact or centerpiece of a private collection, this extraordinary specimen bridges the modern world with the mysticism of Egypt’s sacred temples.

Dimensions

Height (with base): 7 ⅞ in 
Width: Approximately 2.5 in 

Explore or Ancient Egyptian Crocodile Mummy 

See More Cat Mummies and Information at the Smithsonian: https://www.si.edu/collections/snapshot/mummy-cat 

Read About Why Cats Were Mummified at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History: https://carnegiemnh.org/why-were-cats-mummified-in-ancient-egypt/

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