Third Intermediate Period, 1069-702 B.C. A gold amuletic pendant in the form of a cat sitting on a tongue-shaped base and associated with the goddess Bastet; suspension loop behind the shoulders. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.33, item 29(c). 0.50 grams, 8 mm (1/4 in.). Early 20th century French collection.