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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Gayer-Anderson Cat]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[The Gayer-Anderson Cat is one of the most iconic examples of ancient Egyptian bronze sculpture, dating back to the Late Period (circa 600 BCE). This life-sized cat statue, housed in the British Museum, was dedicated to the goddess Bastet—protector of women, fertility, and home. The statue is richly adorned, featuring golden nose rings, earrings, and a scarab necklace, reflecting both the sacred symbolism and the aesthetic refinement of the time. Named after Major Robert Grenville Gayer-Anderson, who donated the statue in 1939, it stands today as a symbol of ancient Egyptian religion and artistic craftsmanship.

Digital technologies such as 3D scanning, virtual exhibition, and AR exploration allow audiences worldwide to appreciate its intricate details and historical context without risking damage to the original. This project supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by enhancing cultural understanding, and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) by promoting dialogue on ethical collection and museum transparency.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Lei Wang]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[is51102025]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:dateSubmitted><![CDATA[03/25/2025 07:13:12 pm]]></dcterms:dateSubmitted>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[lw286@st-andrews.ac.uk]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:license><![CDATA[Creative Commons Attribution License]]></dcterms:license>
    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[English]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Collection]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[1391]]></dcterms:identifier>
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