Poster Print : Statuette of a cat depicting goddess Bastet. Wood
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Statuette of a cat depicting goddess Bastet. Wood
Wooden statuette of a cat depicting goddess Bastet. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey
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Media ID 14336240
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Archaeological Deity Divinity Egyptians Goddess Istanbul Mythological Mythology Statuette Bast Bastet Myth
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the ancient world into your home with our exquisite range of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image features a beautifully preserved wooden statuette of the Egyptian goddess Bastet, depicted as a cat. Originally discovered in the Archaeological Museum in Istanbul, Turkey, this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to the rich history and culture of ancient civilizations. Add this stunning piece to your decor for a touch of timeless elegance and mystery.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34cm x 59.4cm (13.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Venerating the Feline Goddess: A Wooden Statuette of Bastet from Istanbul's Archaeological Museum" This evocative wooden statuette, dating back to ancient Egypt's rich cultural heritage, captures the enigmatic essence of Bastet, the revered feline goddess of the Egyptian pantheon. Discovered and now proudly displayed at Istanbul's Archaeological Museum in Turkey, this artifact offers a glimpse into the deeply rooted mythological beliefs of the Egyptians. Bastet, also known as Ubastet or Ubaste, was a complex deity, revered as both a protector and a goddess of home, fertility, and childbirth. Her primary symbol was the cat, an animal held in high esteem in ancient Egyptian culture. This statuette, meticulously carved from wood, showcases Bastet in her divine form as a cat-headed goddess, her serene expression radiating an aura of tranquility and power. The intricate details of the statuette, from Bastet's feline features to the delicate jewelry adorning her body, attest to the exceptional craftsmanship of the ancient Egyptian artisans. This wooden masterpiece is a testament to the Egyptians' deep reverence for their deities and their remarkable artistic abilities, which have survived the passage of time and continue to captivate and inspire us today. As we marvel at this beautiful relic, we are transported back to a time when the divine and the mundane were intertwined, and the gods and goddesses were an integral part of everyday life. The wooden statuette of Bastet serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history and mythology of ancient Egypt, which continues to shape our understanding of the human experience and our connection to the divine.
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