Black Egyptian Bast Cat Figurine

Small Egyptian Bast Cat Figurine.

Bastet was the protectress of cats. The Ancient Egyptians had a great respect for cats since they protected the grain from mice and rats. Killing a cat was punishable by death. When a cat died the family mourned it shaving their eyebrows to mark their sadness. Cats were sometimes mummified like people and their mummies have been found.

Each item is made from resin and coloured black with a soft polished finish.

Dimensions:

• Height 8cm