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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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Archaeological Deity Divinity Egyptians Goddess Istanbul Mythological Mythology Statuette Bast Bastet Myth
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.7cm x 39.6cm (8.9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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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