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Thursday, October 18, 2018
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Cat Amulet Charms Red Blue Ancient Glass Bead Earrings - Pricegems Museum Store |
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Cat Earrings Collection
• Beautiful sculpted miniature, dainty Bastet cat charms dangle from French-wires adorned with royal blue and bright red glass beads. Tiny cat charms measure 15mm in length by 6mm wide with a 2 inch drop (50mm).
• EGYPT: 940 - 730 B.C. Cats were considered sacred in ancient Egypt. They represented Bastet, the cat-headed goddess of Bubastis, a city in Lower Egypt. Originally linked to the sun god Re, Bastet came to be associated with the life preserving power of the sun, protection of women, felicity, and joy. Our cat is a reproduction of a faience (glazed earthenware) amulet. Cat amulets were commonly worn on necklaces during the 22nd and 23rd dynasties to invoke the blessing of
• The Ancient Egyptians were skilled jewelers, creating luxurious, and voluminous pieces from precious metals, lapis lazuli, turquoise, malachite, precious stones, and cloisonne enamel | Egyptian artistry was prized throughout the ancient world | These pieces are inspired by ancient designs held in museums and in private collections
• Handcrafted in USA under strict standards of quality and workmanship | Free Gift Packaging | Photos enlarged to show detail | Ethically Sourced | 90 Days Warranty
• Details: Total Weight: 3.5 Grams | Setting: no-metal-stamp, Pewter | Width: 6.35 mm (0.3in) | Item Length: 50.8 mm (2in) | Period/Style: Egyptian | Origin: USA | Condition: New | Includes: Gift Pouch/Bag
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