Vintage Hand-Carved Alabaster Egyptian Goddess Bastet Statue

Vintage Hand-Carved Alabaster Egyptian Goddess Bastet StatueTraveling Man Treasures is selling this 1970s hand carved Alabaster statue of the ancient Egyptian Goddess Bastet. This piece came to the US in the 1970s from the tourist markets of Cairo. Egyptian Alabaster often comes with inclusions (as this one does) which can include ancient sea creatures called Numuilites. When polished WITHIN the stone, these creatures give off a unique shiny appearance. This Bastet statue is in good to fair condition as shown;

" symbolizing the power and strength of the Buddha

The sculpture is made of a single block of polished

Her outspread Wings replicate the standard Egyptian format for Isis (or Nut) symbolizing her protective

aged patina

and a finely curled surface

25" L x 3" W x 1

" and are in excellent condition and come with their original purchase receipt

These jars are made for shrines dedicated to the goddess Osun

In Chinese culture

contrasting with the smooth

clear-to-pink glass arms extended in mid-dance movement

The headrest's design typically features a curved base and a raised headrest