Egyptian Cat Earrings Bastet Silver Goddess Pewter Kitty Cat Jewelry

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Egyptian Cat Earrings Egypt Bastet Silver Pewter Kitty Cats Museum Quality Sterling Silver Ear Wires These gorgeous pewter cats stand approximately 1 inch high. They are accented with a red faceted crystal eye on each one. Made of pewter, they are a gunmetal grey color with a matte finish. Simply unique and stunning for every day wear. Each earring is approximately 1 1/2 inches long and not too heavy for the ear. Sterling silver Ear wires. The ancient Egyptians held cats in the highest esteem, the penalties for injuring or killing a cat were severe. They worshipped a Cat Goddess, often represented as half feline, half woman, whom they called Bastet. The main center for the worship of Bastet was in northern Egypt at the city of Bubastis.