Egyptian Goddess Bastet Cat with Cobra Statue - Made in Egypt
The Bastet cat statue is unlike anything we have in our collection. There is a serpent (cobra) under the cats neck and a cartouche on the base of the statue. It is made from synthetic basalt and is heavy for its size. The cat goddess is seated on top of a wide hieroglyphic base. Made in Egypt and collected by me on my many travels to Egypt & West Africa!
Size: 2.5 inches by 5 inches and 7.25 inches tall
The goddess of plenty and joy, the cat Bastet represents the protective aspect of female power. Bastet is the daughter of Ra, the Sun God. She is aligned with the lioness and also represents the attributes of ferocious protection. Bastet is associated with the home and dancing. The Egyptians found cats fascinating, even regarding them as godlike. Because cats were deeply respected, they were often mummified and even buried in great tombs with their owners.
