Royal Egyptian Artifact – "قطة مصرية" (Qiṭṭah Miṣrīyah) – "Egyptian Cat" (granite)

Story:
In the quiet stillness of ancient tombs and palaces, a revered guardian prowled, its eyes glowing with the secrets of the Nile.

 The Egyptian Cat, an embodiment of grace and power, was both protector and symbol of divine mystery. Revered as a sacred creature, it was said that the cat’s gaze could peer into the realms of the gods, a silent witness to the rituals of kings and queens. In Egyptian mythology, the cat was believed to hold the spirit of the goddess Bastet, the protector of home and hearth, yet also the fierce defender of Egypt’s heart. This artifact captures not only the elegance of the feline form but the timeless enigma that still lingers in the air of ancient Egypt.

Material:

Pharaonic Granite:
Refers to a type of granite widely used by the ancient Egyptians during the Pharaonic period (c. 3100 to 30 BC). Granite is an igneous rock composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica, and is known for its hardness and durability. These qualities made it a valuable material in ancient Egypt, especially for the construction of monumental structures, statues, and other timeless artifacts.

DIMENSIONS:

L:  2  inches

D: 3.2  inches

H: 5.5  inches

weight: 0.8  lb