MUSEUM REPRODUCTIONS Egyptian Goddess Bastet Cat Necklace - 18" - Made in USA

MUSEUM REPRODUCTIONS Egyptian Goddess Bastet Cat Necklace - 18" - Made in USA

Perfect for all cat lovers and followers of ancient Egypt. Cats were associated with the life-preserving power of the sun, protection of women and the home, and joy. High-quality antiqued 18K gold plating over pewter. Also includes a 18" gold plated cable chain. This jewelry will come with an information card about bastet cat. Made in the USA. All of our jewelry is lead-free and nickle-free. Cats were considered sacred in ancient Egypt, and were often mummified. This necklace is inspired by the Egyptian Collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. Originally linked to the sun god Ra, Bastet came to be associated with the life-preserving power of the sun, the protection of women, felicity, and joy. Our cat is a reproduction of a faience (glazed earthenware) amulet. Cat amulets were commonly worn on necklaces during the 22nd and 23rd dynasties to invoke the blessing of Bastet. Item ships in beautiful jewelry box.

Museum Reproductions
Once available only to museums, our jewelry is now available for you! Much of our jewelry is created under license from some of the most prestigious museum collections around the world. We are proud to be a leading source of museum jewelry reproductions for over 50 years.