The Gayer-Anderson cat is a bronze figure depicting one form of the goddess Bastet. The goddess was usually shown as a cat-headed woman, or in the form of a cat. Her principal cult centre was Bubastis in the Nile Delta.

The Gayer-Anderson cat is a bronze figure depicting one form of the goddess Bastet. The goddess was usually shown as a cat-headed woman, or in the form of a cat. Her principal cult center was Bubastis in the Nile Delta.

Bastet, here shown as a cat-headed goddess, was a powerful protective figure who also was known for her fertility. She could be represented with a lion head as well, but as a cat-headed goddess her peaceful traits were emphasized.

Bronze figure of Bastet: this solid cast figure of the goddess Bastet represents her as a woman with cat's head wearing a heavily patterned long garment. Her eyes have gold inlays and her ears are pierced for earrings.

Bastet, ancient Egyptian goddess worshiped in the form of a lioness and later a cat. The daughter of Re, the sun god, Bastet was an ancient deity whose ferocious nature was ameliorated after the domestication of the cat around 1500 BCE. Learn more about Bastet in this article.

When the Romans came to Egypt, they became cat lovers, and took live cats and cat statues to Europe. This statue of Bastet shows the goddess in characteristic Egyptian style. She sits with her forelegs upright, and her hind legs neatly folded under her.

This bronze statue of a cat is a remarkable example of ancient Egyptian art. The statue, which is likely from the Late Period of Egypt (664-332 BC), depicts a cat in a seated position. The statue is often associated with the goddess Bastet, the goddess of home, fertility, and protector of the childbirth, often depicted as a lioness or as a ...

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This statue features the likeness of the Egyptian cat Goddess Bastet. It was handmade from polymer with multiple different finish options and three different sizes. The cat goddess is seated on top of a base with a lotus flower or hieroglyphic design.

Classical Blue Bastet Cat Statue with Earring - Egyptian Goddess Collectible- Made in Egypt