Object in Focus: The Gayer-Anderson Cat by Neal Spencer

Object in Focus: The Gayer-Anderson Cat by Neal Spencer

The Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. This book presents a detailed description of the cat and a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times. Surprising new finds from scientific analyses are presented for the first time, shedding light on the cat's modern history, from its acquisition by the British Army major and avid antiquities collector John Gayer-Anderson to its donation to the British Museum. The fascinating narrative is complemented by outstanding new photography.

Neal Spencer is a curator at the British Museum, with responsibility for the Late Period, Graeco-Roman and Coptic collections.

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ISBN 13	9780714119731
ISBN 10	0714119733
Title	Object in Focus: The Gayer-Anderson Cat
Author	Neal Spencer
Series	Object In Focus
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	British Museum Press
Year published	2007-04-02
Number of pages	64
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