Egyptian Bastet-Cat 3D
Key-ring

       In ancient Egypt, cats were sacred to the goddess of love, Bast (or Bastet), who was often portrayed as a woman with the head of a cat.  Original image on left.

       The male cat was regarded as the incarnation of the sun god, while the female cat was the personification of the solar eye.

       24 Karat gold plate over pewter.  Cat approximatel size: 1" x 1.7".


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