371, Lot: 1147. Estimate $150. Sold for $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Middle Kingdom. 2000-1700 BC. Black stone amulet of a cat (20mm). The emblem of the goddess Bastet, daughter of Ra, the sun god, and principal protector of the pharaoh. Pierced behind head. Petrie 224.

From the Carl Devries Collection, purchased 3 January 1970.