Egyptian Cat Earrings Bastet Silver Goddess Pewter Kitty Cat Jewelry

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.