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Cat sarcophagus and mummy

664 - 332 BC
The cat, the Egyptians' best friend

With its ears facing forwards, this cat looks to be on alert! Its quartz eyes make it appear almost living, giving the impression that it is ready to pounce. On closer inspection, we can see that this is not a statue but a sarcophagus containing a cat mummy. Who could this feline have been to have received such an honour?

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Cat sarcophagus and mummy
664 - 332 BC

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