Veronese Design 10 3/4 Inch Egyptian Goddess Bastet Holding Sistrum Instrument and Ankh Cross with Cat Cold Cast Resin Statue Bronze Finish Sculpture

Veronese Design 10 3/4 Inch Egyptian Goddess Bastet Holding Sistrum Instrument and Ankh Cross with Cat Cold Cast Resin Statue Bronze Finish Sculpture

QUALITY PRODUCTION: Made with high quality designer resin and cold cast bronze technique COLD CASTING: Cold casting is the technique that mixes resin and bronze to create detailed sculpture with metallic finish MEASUREMENT: L 5 7/8 * W 3 7/8 * H 10 3/4 Inches GIFTING: Perfect gifting option for all collectors PACKAGING: Gift box ready with black felted bottom protection Bastet is a revered ancient Egyptian goddess who transitioned from a fierce warrior in the form of a lioness to a divine symbol of domesticity, music, and pleasure. Often portrayed as a woman with the head of a lioness or a domestic cat, her influence permeated into various aspects of Egyptian life and culture. Among many tools associated with her, the Sistrum stands out. This ancient musical instrument, typically a handheld rattle or a percussion apparatus, was a key component in religious ceremonies and rituals. Its significance transcends the realm of music as it was instrumental in warding off evil spirits, making it a potent symbol in Egyptian art and religion. The Ankh, another cardinal emblem often visualized in the hands of deities like Bastet, was a prominent hieroglyphic symbol in ancient Egypt. Known as the key of life, its unique shape mirroring a cross with a loop at the top, encapsulates divine, eternal existence. The Ankh was commonly used as a talisman for protection and good health, underscoring the depth and breadth of Egypt's spiritual traditions. Through the lens of Bastet, the Sistrum, and the Ankh, we see a complex intertwining of deity worship, music, and symbolism in ancient Egyptian culture.