{"product_id":"bastet-statue-5-1-2","title":"Bastet Statue — 5½” Egyptian Cat Goddess Figure","description":"Short description:\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBastet statue\u003c\/strong\u003e — this 5½” cold-cast statue depicts Bastet, the beloved Egyptian cat goddess of protection, home, fertility, and music. Her graceful feline form makes her a standout altar piece for devotees of Egyptian paganism, Kemetic practice, and those who simply love the power and independence of the cat as a sacred symbol. Place on your altar for home protection and feminine divine energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\nDescription: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold cast resin statue with enamel detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bastet (Egyptian cat goddess)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 1\/2 inches x 3 1\/2 inches x 5 1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enamel-accented cold cast resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egyptian altar, home protection, fertility work, Kemetic practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBastet Egyptian Cat Goddess: From Lioness to Sacred Cat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBastet's religious history in ancient Egypt spans more than three thousand years and reflects one of the most significant transformations in Egyptian theology. In the Old Kingdom, Bastet was depicted as a fierce lioness goddess, representing the scorching, destructive heat of the sun and functioning as a protector of the pharaoh in battle. By the New Kingdom and Late Period, her iconography had shifted to the domestic cat, a change that coincided with the domestication of the cat in Egypt and the cultural elevation of cats as sacred animals. The domestic cat's value as a protector of grain stores from rodents placed it in a position of practical reverence that merged naturally with Bastet's existing protective attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her cat form, Bastet became the goddess of home, fertility, childbirth, music, and the joy of daily life. Her city of Bubastis in the Nile Delta was one of the most important religious centers in Egypt, and the annual festival held there in her honor drew enormous crowds from across the country. The Greek historian Herodotus described it as the most celebrated festival in Egypt, marked by music, dancing, and general festivity on a massive scale. This dual nature, protective fierceness inherited from her lioness origins and the domestic warmth of her cat form, makes Bastet one of the most layered and practically approachable figures in the Egyptian pantheon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Cast Resin Bastet Statue: Detail and Altar Presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis statue depicts Bastet in her cat form with simple, elegant sculptural lines and fine surface details highlighted in enamel. The cold cast resin process involves mixing powdered stone or metal aggregate with resin before casting, which produces a denser, heavier result than standard hollow resin and gives the surface a texture closer to stone or metal than plastic. The enamel accents pick out decorative elements on the statue with a harder, more precise finish than standard hand-painting alone. The piece measures 2 1\/2 inches wide, 3 1\/2 inches deep, and 5 1\/2 inches tall, making it compact enough for a bedside or desk altar while maintaining meaningful visual presence. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/collections\/gods-goddesses\/\"\u003emy gods and goddesses collection\u003c\/a\u003e for additional Egyptian and world deity statues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn modern practice, Bastet appears in Kemeticism, Wicca, eclectic paganism, and general metaphysical altar work. Practitioners working with her in a Kemetic context often maintain a dedicated shrine with daily food offerings and periodic festivals aligned with ancient Egyptian calendar dates. In eclectic or Wiccan practice, she is commonly invoked for home protection, health, and work with the energy of cats as familiars or spirit allies. Because her mythology encompasses both fierce protection and domestic joy, she is one of the more versatile Egyptian deities for practitioners across traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use a Bastet Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/how-to-block {\"steps\":[{\"id\":\"step-1\",\"name\":\"Position the Statue on Your Altar\",\"text\":\"Place the statue on an Egyptian-themed altar or any space where you seek Bastet's protective energy. She faces forward in traditional cat form, suited for a prominent altar position where her presence can be seen and acknowledged daily.\"},{\"id\":\"step-2\",\"name\":\"Offer Traditional Devotional Items\",\"text\":\"Offer devotional items associated with Bastet: a sistrum rattle, small cat figurines, or food offerings such as fish or honey. The New Kingdom festivals of Bastet at Bubastis were among the most widely celebrated religious observances in Egypt.\"},{\"id\":\"step-3\",\"name\":\"Invoke Bastet for Home and Family Protection\",\"text\":\"Invoke Bastet for protection of the home, personal health, fertility, and guarding of children. In ancient Egyptian household practice, cat figurines and Bastet amulets were kept in domestic spaces as an active protective presence for the family.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-description\"\u003eA practical guide to setting up and working with the Bastet statue in Egyptian-focused or eclectic spiritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003ePosition the Statue on Your Altar\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003ePlace the statue on an Egyptian-themed altar or any space where you seek Bastet's protective energy. She faces forward in traditional cat form, suited for a prominent altar position where her presence can be seen and acknowledged daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eOffer Traditional Devotional Items\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eOffer devotional items associated with Bastet: a sistrum rattle, small cat figurines, or food offerings such as fish or honey. The New Kingdom festivals of Bastet at Bubastis were among the most widely celebrated religious observances in Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eInvoke Bastet for Home and Family Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eInvoke Bastet for protection of the home, personal health, fertility, and guarding of children. In ancient Egyptian household practice, cat figurines and Bastet amulets were kept in domestic spaces as an active protective presence for the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/how-to-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tarot Fellow Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI carry this Bastet statue because the cold cast resin construction and enamel detail work set it apart from the standard hollow-resin Egyptian figurines that dominate the market at this size. The weight and finish feel more substantial in hand, which matters for a deity figure that is meant to anchor ongoing altar practice rather than just occupy shelf space. Bastet is one of the most enduringly popular Egyptian goddesses across multiple traditions, and this rendering gives her the dignity her mythology warrants. If you're building out a full Egyptian or eclectic altar, you'll find complementary altar tools and ritual supplies in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/altar-supplies\/\"\u003emy altar supplies collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/faq-block {\"questions\":[{\"id\":\"faq-1\",\"question\":\"Who is the Egyptian goddess Bastet?\",\"answer\":\"Bastet is the Egyptian cat goddess, originally depicted as a lioness representing Ra's fierce protective aspect. By the New Kingdom period she evolved into a domestic cat deity associated with fertility, home protection, music, and joy in life.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-2\",\"question\":\"What does cold cast resin mean for a statue?\",\"answer\":\"Cold cast resin mixes powdered stone or metal with resin before casting, producing a statue heavier than standard hollow resin. The enamel detail work picks out surface decoration with a harder, polished finish that holds fine lines more precisely.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-3\",\"question\":\"What traditions work with Bastet today?\",\"answer\":\"Bastet is among the most widely documented Egyptian deities in modern spiritual practice. She appears in Kemeticism, Wicca, and eclectic paganism for protection, domestic well-being, and work with cat animal medicine across many traditions today.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-4\",\"question\":\"What are the dimensions of this Bastet statue?\",\"answer\":\"The statue measures 2 1\/2 inches wide by 3 1\/2 inches deep by 5 1\/2 inches tall, proportions that suit a dedicated altar shelf, bookcase display, or bedside space where Bastet's protective presence can remain consistently visible and accessible.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWho is the Egyptian goddess Bastet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eBastet is the Egyptian cat goddess, originally depicted as a lioness representing Ra's fierce protective aspect. By the New Kingdom period she evolved into a domestic cat deity associated with fertility, home protection, music, and joy in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat does cold cast resin mean for a statue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eCold cast resin mixes powdered stone or metal with resin before casting, producing a statue heavier than standard hollow resin. The enamel detail work picks out surface decoration with a harder, polished finish that holds fine lines more precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat traditions work with Bastet today?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eBastet is among the most widely documented Egyptian deities in modern spiritual practice. She appears in Kemeticism, Wicca, and eclectic paganism for protection, domestic well-being, and work with cat animal medicine across many traditions today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat are the dimensions of this Bastet statue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe statue measures 2 1\/2 inches wide by 3 1\/2 inches deep by 5 1\/2 inches tall, proportions that suit a dedicated altar shelf, bookcase display, or bedside space where Bastet's protective presence can remain consistently visible and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/faq-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Tarot Fellow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48434174263546,"sku":"SB252","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7030\/0410\/files\/SB252_Z_1.jpg?v=1780374602","url":"https:\/\/www.witchsey.com\/products\/bastet-statue-5-1-2","provider":"Witchsey Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}