Bastet with Panther - Egyptian Bronze God Figurine (By Veronese)

Bastet or Bast figurine with Panther Protector of Women, children and cats. Goddess of protection against contagious diseases and evil spirits.

Bastet is the name commonly used by scholars today to refer to a feline goddess of Ancient Egyptian religion who was worshipped at least since the Second Dynasty.

Cold cast resin bronze. Solid and weighty. 

Will arrive in a decorative box.

A Veronese design. A mark of quality.

Bastet or Bast was one of the most popular goddess of ancient Egypt, generally thought of as a cat goddess although she originally had the head of a lion or desert sand cat. She is often shown holding the Ankh or the papyrus wand, which represents the breath of life and lower Egypt, occasionally she will carry a Was scepter which symbolizes strength and is often accompanied by a litter of kittens. Cats are the sacred animal to Bastet, the ancient egyptians placed great value on cats due to the protection they provided against vermin, the cats in Bastet’s temple were even mummified after death and presented to the goddess as offering.