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Tibetan Bronze Gongs
Suspended by a cord, beater included. $285.00 12" 9 lbs |
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Ching Coin, bronze (1"dia)
Small, two-sided bronze coin.
Make your own good luck talisman pendant. Approx. 1" dia.
$25.50
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Ching Dragon & Phoenix Coin, bronze (1 7/8"dia) Large bronze, two-sided coin: Dragon & Phoenix on one side, Chinese characters on the other. Use as a good luck charm or thread a leather cord through it to make a protective talisman. Approx. 1 7/8" dia. $45.95 |
The first reference to the domestic cat appears in the eleventh dynasty. Because it was hostile to snakes, it became a sacred animal of the Sun God. In the New Kingdom, the male cat was regarded as an incarnation of the Sun God and the female cat was equated with the solar eye. Feline figures may display a scarab, the symbol of the rising sun, engraved on the head or breast thus showing their solar significance. The domestic cat attained special significance as the sacred animal of the Goddess Bastet. Hundreds of figures were set up as votive offerings in the temple at Bubastis in order that the donor might share in the Goddess's grace. Actual mummies of cats were buried by the thousands in special cemeteries in the area. | Bast Cat Egyptian Statues | Cats were sacred to Bastet, a sun goddess who represents the warm, life giving power of the sun. She was known as the goddess of joy and protector of women. She is usually represented as a lion or cat-headed figure. In the New Kingdom, the male cat was regarded as an incarnation of the Sun God and the female cat was equated with the solar eye. Feline figures may display a scarab, the symbol of the rising sun, engraved on the head or breast thus showing their solar significance. Hundreds of figures were set up as votive offerings in the temple of Bastet at Bubastis in order that the donor might share in the Goddess's grace. Actual mummies of cats were buried by the thousands in special cemeteries in the area. Cats protected the temples from snakes. The ancient Egyptians held cats in the highest esteem and the penalties for injuring or killing a cat were very severe. |
Standing Bast Statues, she is a feline goddess, daughter of the sun god “Ra”. Bastet was originally a lion goddess, but after 1000 B.C. as her cult developed, she became more associated with the cat and was considered to be the center counterpart of the lion goddess Sekhmet. Cats could be observed skillfully hunting and catching snakes, which had special relevance for the Egyptians since the snake was the symbol of Apophis, the demonic enemy of the sun god Ra. So cats became animals sacred to the solar deity. Bastet was especially worshipped at her temple at Bubastis (“the house of Bastet”). As a sun goddess, Bastet was the goddess of plenty and the mistress of pleasure. The celebrating of her festivals were renowned for being the most lavish of all the gods of Egypt. Bastet was also associated with the moon and in myth became the eye of the moon. The Greeks associated her with the Greek goddess Artemis. She is usually depicted as a cat-headed woman. In one hand she holds a sistrum, a kind of musical rattle, and in her other hand she holds an aegis which is a symbolic shield of protection in the form of a golden collar decorated with a cat head. | ||
A set of Runes like no other! |
Bronze Thoth with Bronze Ankh Pendulums |
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Stone Neck Pack |
Bronze Singing Bowls, Set of 3, |
Black Bronze
Singing Bowls, Set of 3, |
Bronze
Essential Oils 1/2 Ounce Bottle With Dropper $39.95 Made in USA (May contain Brandy as a preservative, let us know if you want a substitute) |
1/2 Ounce Bottle With Dropper $29.95 Made in USA (May contain Brandy as a preservative, let us know if you want a substitute) |
1 Ounce Bottle With Dropper $45.00 Imported (May contain Brandy as a preservative, let us know if you want a substitute) |
4" Amethyst Cabinet/Furniture Door
and Drawer Pulls
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Amethyst
Wall Hooks
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Amethyst Cabinet Knobs $224.00 each knob
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Amethyst Entry Door Systems Market availability of the the spheres used for the exterior handle of the Entry System can range in size between 80mm and 90mm Both the Deadbolt and Door Stop are included in the Entry System, or can be purchased separately.
artistic and unique entry door systems,
available in a wide selection of gem and mineral stones and 3 finishes (Satin
Nickel, Oil-Rubbed Bronze & PVD Brass), make an bold and elegant statement!
$1850.00
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Stone Dead Bolts with a small gemstone in your choice of finish on thumb turn & rubber stopper$190.00
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Amethyst Privacy or Passage Doorknob Set $650.00
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Rubber Door Stoppers $45.00
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Amethyst Half-Passage Knob Set (pictured in Septarian Nodules)
Choose our Half-Passage Knob when a knob isn't necessary on
both sides
of the door but you still want a latch closure, such as hall
closets
(shown
here in Septarian on Oil-Rubbed Bronze hardware).
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Amethyst Door Pull Knob $435.00
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