Bastet Earrings

$15.00 at The Getty Museum.

Cats were considered sacred in ancient Egypt. They represented Bastet, the cat-headed goddess of Egypt. These cat earrings are a reproduction of a glazed earthenware amulet. Cat amulets were commonly worn on necklaces during the 22nd and 23rd dynasties to invoke the blessing of Bastet. -  Materials: pewter with gold finish- Height: 1-1/4", Width: 3/8"- Made in USA- Item #: 828E