Bastet Standing Statue

Bastet, also known as Bast, works as the ancient Egyptian goddess of protection, cats, fertility, music and healing. Often depicted with the head of a cat and holding an ankh, the symbol of life, Bastet embodies both fierce strength and nurturing care.

Who Is Bastet?

She stands as daughter of the sun god Ra, sister of the warrior goddess Sekhmet, wife of Ptah and mother of the lion-headed god Mihos. Originally worshipped as a lioness goddess of war, Bastet’s nature softened over time, and she became known as a benevolent protector of the home, women and children.

Ancient Egyptians closely associated her with joy, sensuality, music, dance and fragrant ointments. As the goddess of cats, they honoured her for her grace, independence and fierce loyalty, qualities they deeply admired and revered.

The Legacy of Bastet

Her worship spread widely, especially in the city of Bubastis, where grand festivals celebrated her honour. Ancient Greeks knew her as Ailuros, meaning cat, reflecting the deep cross-cultural reverence for her powerful and graceful spirit.

Displaying Your Bastet Statue

Product size: 40cm (H) x 13cm (W) x 10.5cm (D). This standing statue gives her real presence in a home devoted to protection and grace.

Browse the rest of our Egyptian deities collection to find another piece for your altar. Let her grace remind you of your own independence, every single day, always.

Many people place her statue near a window or sunny corner, since cats have long favoured warm, watchful spots. Others keep her near the hearth, honouring her traditional role as protector of the home.

Keep it away from excess humidity and clean it gently with a soft cloth to preserve its finish over the years.

Trust her protection fully, every single day, always.

Every single time you walk past her.

Fully, always.

Trust it.

Every day.