The Gayer-Anderson Cat Also known as the Bastet Cat, this ancient #Egyptian bronze statue is a representation of the goddess Bastet in the form of a seated cat. Dating back to around 600 BC, it is currently housed in the British Museum and is considered one of the finest examples of Egyptian art.
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"As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat." –Ellen Perry Berkeley #catstr #cats #quotes #catposting #caturday
"Cats can work out mathematically the exact place to sit that will cause most inconvenience." –Pam Brown #catstr #cats #quotes #catposting #caturday
"My Wife's Lovers" by Carl Kahler This massive painting, measuring 6 feet by 8.5 feet, depicts forty-two of millionaire Kate Birdsall Johnson's beloved cats in her San Francisco mansion. Completed in 1893, it's considered one of the largest and most extravagant cat portraits in history, showcasing the opulence and eccentricity of the Gilded Age. image #art #painting #catstr #cats #catposting #caturday