Royal Egyptian Artifact – "القطة الحمراء المصرية" (al-Qiṭṭa al-Ḥamrā’ al-Miṣriyya) – "Reddish Egyptian Cat"

story:

This Reddish Egyptian Cat, known as Nefertari’s Flame, was no ordinary creature. She was a watcher of the highest order, entrusted with guarding the Sun’s Eternal Path.

This path, sacred to Ra, was a secret route the sun god traveled every night as he passed through the underworld to be reborn at dawn. The cat's mission was clear: she would protect the sacred trail from those who would seek to disrupt the sun’s cycle or steal its light.

Material:

Pharaonic schist:

Refers to a variety of metamorphic stones widely used by the ancient Egyptians from 3100 to 30 BC. This stone is characterized by its layered composition, which facilitates its shaping and carving. Schist is composed of minerals such as mica, chlorite, and talc, giving it a lustrous sheen and a smooth surface. These qualities made it a valuable material for fine sculptures, ritual objects, and funerary items. The ancient Egyptians preferred schist for its ability to support intricate carvings, making it a prime material for temple statues, stelae, and tomb artifacts, which often held religious significance.

DIMENSIONS:

L:  2.8  inches

D: 4.3  inches

H:  7.1 inches

weight: 1.3  lb