Amulet of Bastet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Amulet of Bastet by Unknown Artist depicts a black cat sitting on a rectangular base, facing left. The cat has a shiny, smooth surface. It has a slender body, with a long neck and legs. Its ears are perked up. The tail is curled around the right side of its body. A small hole is visible on the right side, near the base of the tail. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.