Cats were considered sacred in Ancient Egypt. They represented Bastet, the cat-headed goddess of Bubastis, a city in the northeastern delta of lower Egypt. Bastet came br associated with the life preserving power of the sun, the protection of women, felicity and joy.
Materials: cat and findings and pewter with gold finis, blue ceramic beads, and carnelian.
Height: 2” Width: 3/8”
