2010—This limestone feline is among some 600 cat statues from a newfound temple dedicated to the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet. The ancient temple was recently discovered under the streets of ...

15 x 6 x 12 in. (38.1 x 15.2 x 30.5 cm.) Julien Marinetti is a pop art-influenced sculptor famous for his “Doggy Johns” sculptures: an ongoing series of French bulldogs cast in bronze and finished ...

Inspired ancient Egyptians' worship of Bastet, the goddess of protection ... a cat temple in Saqqara and unearthed many cat mummies and cat statues. So when we were planning the event, we ...

Inspired ancient Egyptians' worship of Bastet, the deity of protection ... a cat temple in Saqqara and unearthed many cat mummies and cat statues. So when we were planning the event, we had ...

tens of cat mummies have been found there, along with the wooden statues, which were gilded with gold and may date to the same time. A statue made of bronze showing Bastet, an Egyptian goddess who ...

to realize this sculpture. The cat head, narrow figure, and elongated appendages reference the Ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bastet, who is said to have protected Lower Egypt from disease and evil ...

Among these, cat statues stand out as timeless tributes, showcasing not just artistic prowess but also cultural significance. Here, we journey across the globe to explore ten unique cat statues ...

The trove was found at Saqqara's "Cemetery of Ancient Animals," a temple complex outside Cairo once dubbed "Bubasteion" — a reference to the ancient Egyptian goddess Bast or Bastet, who was ...

Several mummified cat remains and deities like the Egyptian goddess Bastet suggest that the furry felines and humans lived alongside each other in the region. However, the exact circumstances ...