The Egyptian Cat Obsequies – Egyptian Art – Ancient Egypt – Hand Painted Oil Painting On Canvas

The Egyptian Cat Obsequies!

Egyptian Art – Ancient Egypt Art – Handmade Oil Painting On Canvas

. 100% Hand painted Re-production oil painting on canvas that made to order with One of the best Artists in Egypt.
. Museum quality.
. Best Quality Oil Colors and Canvas.
. Gallery estimated Price $1350
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. Sizes :

70 x 45 cm = 29 x 18.75 Inches
100 x 65 cm = 41.6 x 27 in
125 x 80 cm = 52 x 33 in
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Cats, known in ancient Egypt as “Mau”, were considered sacred in ancient Egyptian society. As a revered animal and one important to Egyptian society and religion, some cats received the same mummification after death as humans. Mummified cats were given in offering to Bast.

Cats were one of the most recognizable species in Egyptian culture and were domesticated much later than dogs. Two types of smaller cats appeared in ancient Egypt: the jungle cat (Felis chaus) and the African wild cat (Felis silvestris libyca). The African wild cat was domesticated from the Predynastic Period onward. Wild cats naturally preyed upon the rats and other vermin that ate from the royal granaries. They earned their place in towns and cities by killing mice, venomous snakes, and other pests. They were worshipped by the Egyptians and given jewelry in hieroglyphics.