Vintage MMA Metropolitan Museum Art Egyptian Bastet Cat Bronze Statue Figurine for Sale

Vintage MMA Metropolitan Museum Art Egyptian Bastet Cat Bronze Statue Figurine For Sale

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Vintage MMA Metropolitan Museum Art Egyptian Bastet Cat Bronze Statue Figurine:
$44.99

Item DescriptionUp for your consideration is a highly collectible vintage treasure: an authentic Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) Egyptian Bastet Cat statue. Meticulously cast in heavy bonded bronze alloy with a remarkable weight for its compact size, this official museum store replica is based directly on a Late Period antiquity in The Met's permanent collection. The statuette features the sacred feline protective goddess seated alertly on a stylized plinth base, complete with an incised broad collar and a wedjat-eye protective pectoral amulet. Stamped "MMA" on the flat base metal, this heavy figure features a dark patinated finish that shows beautiful high-copper undertones where it naturally wears on the base rim.

Brand: Metropolitan Museum of Art (Stamped MMA)
Color: Deep Oil-Rubbed Bronze / Charcoal Black with Warm Copper & Verdigris Undertones
Pattern: Gayer-Anderson / Seated Bastet Cat Museum Replica
Object Type: Museum Replica Figurine / Solid Metal Egyptian Art
Production Style: Cast Bonded Bronze / Heavy Cupreous Alloy
Rim Style: Flat-bottomed solid plinth base with official maker stamp
Height: Approx. 3.5" to 4" Height (See photos alongside ruler)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States (Distributed via MMA New York)

Aesthetic Appeal: A flawless, iconic statement piece perfect for trending Dark Academia, Gothic Eclectic, or upscale Grandmillennial home library styling. Unlike cheap modern hollow resin copies, this authentic metal vintage piece holds historical weight, making it a sophisticated decorative paperweight or curious shelf accent that appeals deeply to historical antiquarians.Professional Shipping & Safe Delivery GuaranteeShipping Policy: This delicate item includes complimentary free shipping. It will be professionally and securely packaged with premium, heavy-duty bubble wrap and nestled safely within a sturdy shipping box to guarantee it arrives at your doorstep in absolutely flawless condition.Maker or Brand: Metropolitan Museum of Art (Stamped "MMA")
Notable Flaws: None. Beautiful vintage shelf wear on the underside of the flat base where the dark factory finish has softened over time, subtly revealing the underlying warm, high-copper bronze alloy tones. Features a gorgeous, authentic museum-applied antiqued finish with intentional lighter verdigris/relic accents settled into the deep crevices to replicate the ancient tomb-excavated original.
Approximate Measurements: Approx. 3.5" to 4.0" High x 2.25" Deep x 1.5" Wide. Related Items: