Egyptian Cat Bookmark

$22.00 at de Young Museum.

Inspired by an ancient Egyptian cat statuette dating to the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period (664–30 BCE), this elegant bookmark celebrates the grace and symbolism of one of Egypt's most revered animals. The original sculpture depicts a poised cat seated on a menat-shaped base with its tail wrapped neatly along its right side. Its refined details capture the feline's quiet dignity and reflect its association with Bastet, the powerful protective goddess often represented in cat form. An engraved collar adorned…