An ancient zoomorphic figurine in the shape of a cat representing the goddess Bastet, it is a funerary statuette which was used to accompany the deceased in the water beyond. Bastet is represented as a seated cat, leaning on her hind legs with erect ears. Goddess of fertility, music and dance, Bastet was considered by the Egyptians as the protector of pregnant women, childbirth and newborns.
The small statuette was made of blue-green enameled frit, a ceramic material very common in ancient Egypt, which also gave birth to the famous “Egyptian blue”. Its dating is probably in the Late Period.
In its original condition with traces of age and wear.
Green-blue color.
Very old piece of archeology, unique and unusual in the spirit of cabinets of curiosities. Rare collector's item.
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DIMENSIONS: H3.2cm
DATE: -634 to -332 BC
ORIGIN: Ancient Egypt
WEIGHT: 0.005 kg