Bast Cat Items At Crystals, Rocks and Gems

The first reference to the domestic cat appears in the eleventh dynasty. Because it was hostile to snakes, it became a sacred animal of the Sun God. In the New Kingdom, the male cat was regarded as an incarnation of the Sun God and the female cat was equated with the solar eye. Feline figures may display a scarab, the symbol of the rising sun, engraved on the head or breast thus showing their solar significance. The domestic cat attained special significance as the sacred animal of the Goddess Bastet. Hundreds of figures were set up as votive offerings in the temple at Bubastis in order that the donor might share in the Goddess's grace. Actual mummies of cats were buried by the thousands in special cemeteries in the area.	Bast Cat Egyptian Statues	Cats were sacred to Bastet, a sun goddess who represents the warm, life giving power of the sun. She was known as the goddess of joy and protector of women. She is usually represented as a lion or cat-headed figure. In the New Kingdom, the male cat was regarded as an incarnation of the Sun God and the female cat was equated with the solar eye. Feline figures may display a scarab, the symbol of the rising sun, engraved on the head or breast thus showing their solar significance. Hundreds of figures were set up as votive offerings in the temple of Bastet at Bubastis in order that the donor might share in the Goddess's grace. Actual mummies of cats were buried by the thousands in special cemeteries in the area. Cats protected the temples from snakes. The ancient Egyptians held cats in the highest esteem and the penalties for injuring or killing a cat were very severe.
Small Bast Cat Egyptian Statue SIZE: 4.75"H (12cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Bronze $62.95 E-38	Miniature Bast Cat Egyptian Statue SIZE: 3.5"H (9cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Bronze $59.00 E-328B	Small Bast Cat Egyptian Statue SIZE: 7"H (18cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Bronze List Price $74.95 E-98 SIZE: 9.5"H (24cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Bronze $96.95 E-98B
Medium Bast Cat Egyptian Statue SIZE: 9.5"H (24cm) ITEM MATERIAL: casting stone ITEM FINISH: Black basalt List Price $84.95 E-26B	Large Bast Cat Egyptian Statue SIZE: 12"H (30cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Bronze $134.95 E-99	Large Bast Cat Egyptian Statue SIZE: 15"H (38cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Bronze $194.95 E-27
Bast Cat Egyptian Wall Plaque The first reference to the domestic cat appears in the eleventh dynasty. Because it was hostile to snakes, it became a sacred animal of the Sun God. In the New Kingdom, the male cat was regarded as an incarnation of the Sun God and the female cat was equated with the solar eye. Feline figures may display a scarab, the symbol of the rising sun, engraved on the head or breast thus showing their solar significance. The domestic cat attained special significance as the sacred animal of the Goddess Bastet. Hundreds of figures were set up as votive offerings in the temple at Bubastis in order that the donor might share in the Goddess's grace. Actual mummies of cats were buried by the thousands in special cemeteries in the area. SIZE: 7.5"H x 11.5"W (19x29cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Antique stone $94.95 E-78	Medium Bast Cat Egyptian Statue SIZE: 9.5"H (24cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Bronze List Price $84.95 E-26	SIZE: 3.5"H (9 cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Bonded marble ITEM FINISH: Antique stone finish $59.00 E-328
Standing Bast Statues, she is a feline goddess, daughter of the sun god “Ra”. Bastet was originally a lion goddess, but after 1000 B.C. as her cult developed, she became more associated with the cat and was considered to be the center counterpart of the lion goddess Sekhmet. Cats could be observed skillfully hunting and catching snakes, which had special relevance for the Egyptians since the snake was the symbol of Apophis, the demonic enemy of the sun god Ra. So cats became animals sacred to the solar deity. Bastet was especially worshipped at her temple at Bubastis (“the house of Bastet”). As a sun goddess, Bastet was the goddess of plenty and the mistress of pleasure. The celebrating of her festivals were renowned for being the most lavish of all the gods of Egypt. Bastet was also associated with the moon and in myth became the eye of the moon. The Greeks associated her with the Greek goddess Artemis. She is usually depicted as a cat-headed woman. In one hand she holds a sistrum, a kind of musical rattle, and in her other hand she holds an aegis which is a symbolic shield of protection in the form of a golden collar decorated with a cat head.
Large Standing Bast Statue SIZE: 12.5"H (32 cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Bonded marble ITEM FINISH: Gold finish with color detail $106.95 E-208 SIZE: 8.5"H (22 cm) ITEM TYPE: Statue ITEM MATERIAL: Bonded marble ITEM FINISH: Gold finish with color detail Our Price $89.95 E-333	Painted Egyptian Bast Wall Plaque SIZE: 11.5" H (29 cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Antique stone finish with color detail Our Price $104.95 E-58P	Egyptian Bast Wall Plaque SIZE: 11.5" H (29 cm) ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Antique stone finish Our Price $99.95 E-58
Bast Aromatherapy Lamp and Crystal Ball Stand Aromatherapy lamps: You place the oil or substance in the bowl and light a candle that goes in the slot below it (comes with tealight candle). As the bowl heats by the flame of the candle, the oil or other substance begins to burn and the smoke begins to rise, causing a natural incense burner. This burner can also be used as a crystal ball stand for spheres ranging from 100-200mm. Price: $54.99	Egyptian Cat Bast Satin Tarot Card Bags By: Lo Scarabeo LLLL-9780738715346 3 x 6 IN Price: $35.00 Attractive, convenient, and useful, tarot bags are the perfect way to safely store and protect your valuable decks. Two standard size (2.6 x 4.7 inches) decks fit nicely inside each of these embroidered bags.