Bastet
Woman with the head of a catBastet was usually seen as a gentle protective goddess. However, she sometimes appeared with the head of a lioness to protect the king in battle.Bastet was a protective goddess.The cat was a symbol of Bastet. The ancient Egyptians made many statues of cats like this one to honor Bastet.Bastet was one of the daughters of the sun god, Ra. A great temple was built in her honor at Bubastis in the Delta. Hand painted cold cast resin. Measures: 8.25"