Bronze Egyptian Cat

[Wools90]

Hi All,
I have recently acquired this bronze Egyptian cat,
It's about 15cm tall,
Solid bronze,
It has holes in the ears for gold earrings,
No obvious casting marks,
Could any body give me any more information on it and whether it's genuine or reproduction?
Any information would be greatly received.
Many thanks James

 

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[Hitndahed]

That little nub, in picture 4, on the bottom of the front paw is where the molten metal was poured it looks like. Maybe a sand cast ?
As far as age? That is a tough one. It COULD be old but that "nub" I mentioned makes me believe it is of more contemporary times.
I COULD and probably be wrong though, but that is what I see.
Others here know this subject much better than I do.

 

[Wools90]

Thank you for your Reply Hitndahed. On closer inspection there are very light lines on the body which look like they could be from the cast. Thank you for your contribution, any info helps

 

[whammy]

Even if it isn't old, it's still very cool.

 

[Boatlode]