Unique ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet cat statue green with scarab on her chest, symbols hieroglyphic inscriptions around the base heavy green stone made in Egypt. Height 22.5 cm depth 12 cm width 7.5 cm weight 995 grams. Bastet was goddess of protection, fertility, pregnancy, perfume, ointments, children, music, the arts, and warfare . Bastet in her late form of a cat-headed woman, rather than a lioness . Bastet and Sekhmet were characterized as tow aspects of the same goddess, with Sekhmet representing the powerful warrior and protector aspect and Bastet, who increasingly was depicted as a cat, representing a gentler aspect . And Bastet, who increasingly was depicted as a cat, representing a gentler aspect. Bastet is a beautiful goddess of cats, fertility and a protector of evil & misfortune. And the daughter of Ra who adored by all and everyone who carried her talisman and amulets. She was depicted as a Cat or a woman with a cat's head. Use it to protect your home and family and also as amazing piece of art for ancient Egyptian art decor in the corners of your home or as a beautiful gift for a friend.