Gold finish Bastet

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Cats were thought to be the physical form of the god Bastet. Bastet was the god of protection and bringer of good health. Cats were very important in ancient Egypt as they protecte d the crops and slowed the spread of disease by keeping the rodent population in check. This little statue of Bastet is hand painted and made in Egypt. It measures 4" x 2" x 1" Show more