Sarcophagus of a Cat

 Sarcophagus of a Cat

 

 The body of this sarcophagus of a cat is completely decorated with scenes, while the lid is inscribed with hieroglyphics.

The front of the sarcophagus depicts a large cat standing in front of a table heaped with different kinds of offerings including bread, beer, beheaded geese, and the foreleg of an ox. Behind the cat stands the cat goddess Bastet, completely wrapped.

The sides of the sarcophagus are decorated with scenes of the goddess Isis sitting on a hieroglyphic sign and stretching out her wings. On the left, a god holds two Nu jars for pouring libations. The back of the sarcophagus shows a cat at a table laden with offerings and a lotus flower, the sign of resurrection and rebirth.

 MIT RAHINA/MEMPHIS

 18TH DYNASTY

Inventory number JE 30172

Cairo Museum

18TH DYNASTY 

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