Rare Pharaonic Egyptian Bastet Ancient Antiques Goddess Rare Statue BC. Bast or Bastet was one of the most popular goddesses of ancient Egypt. She is generally thought of as a cat goddess. However, she originally had the head of a lion or a desert sand-cat and it was not until the New Kingdom that she became exclusively associated with the domesticated cat. Even then, she remained true to her origins and retained her war-like aspect. Bast personified the playfulness, grace, affection, and cunning of a cat, as well as the fierce power of a lioness. She was also worshiped all over Lower Egypt, but her cult was centered on her temple at Bubastis in the eighteenth nome of Lower Egypt. Cats were sacred to Bast, and to harm one was considered to be a crime against her and so very unlucky. As shown in the pictures. That the Item Will Delivered to You As Shown in Pictures Therefore we recommend that you see the picture well and then take your decision and take your responsibility. We are happy to visit our store and we are here to serve you.