FRANKLIN MINT CRYSTAL BALL OF BAST EGYPTIAN CAT GODDESS OF LOVE + COA

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FRANKLIN MINT CRYSTAL BALL OF BAST EGYPTIAN CAT GODDESS OF LOVE + COA:
$149.99

BASTNEW - NOT IN ORIGINAL BOXApprox. 4 1/2\'\'x 5\'\'INCLUDES THE C.O.A.

The Crystal Ball of Bast-From the Certificate of Authenticity-This is to certify that The Crystal Ball of Bast is an original design crafted in hand-painted Tesori Porcelain-a blend of powdered porcelain and resins noted for its ability to hold intricate detail--and it is crowned by a crystal-clear glass ball. It is further certified that the Crystal Ball of Bast is available exclusively through The Franklin Mint and is issued in an edition that is limited to 95 casting days. Note: it is no longer available.

The Crystal Ball of the Goddess Bast The radiance of crystal cradled in ancient symbolism lavishly embellished with 24 karat gold Egyptian.

It is said that in ancient Egypt the king\'s magicians and sooth-sayers had many great magical abilities. When you consider the absolute power and unimaginable wealth of the rulers of the Nile, the vast temples and massive pyramids that they created, the magic of those who had to please Pharaoh must have been impressive indeed! And it is written that they could tell the future...

Now, capturing the mystery of the visionaries that served the God Kings of the timeless Nile, the master artists of the Franklin Mint have created \"The Crystal Ball of Bast\".

A crystal clear glass ball seems to hover above mirror images of the sacred cat goddess, Bast, who was the beloved symbol of joy and life itself. The gleaming golden felines are decorated in the richest traditions of the ancients. Each wears Bast\'s earring, its unbroken circle symbolic of her eternal power, and each wears a necklace inspired by those of antiquity. A sculptured scarab, symbolizing resurrection and life everlasting, adorns each cat\'s forehead. At the base, hand painted lotus flowers, the flower of Egypt, blaze with jewel-like brilliance.

In the Egyptian pantheon of gods, Bast was both the daughter and wife of Ra the sun god. Thus, she represented all the benefits derived from the sun. In addition, she was considered a goddess of joy and love and was thought to protect both men and women against sickness and any harm that could be caused by evil spirits. It is for this last reason that she was undoubtedly placed in the tomb of the young king, Tutankhamun, as he journeyed to the afterlife.