ARROW OF TIME
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10 x 21 INCHES
Signed and Numbered Limited Edition
The Cat was considered sacred in Egypt. In a fire emergency, the cat was the first to be rescued from the burning house. All the valuables came second. Multitudes of figurines in silver, gold and bronze (all of them cats!) have revealed themselves during excavations. These were dedicated solely to Bast – the moon goddess with the head of a cat, reflecting the cat’s nocturnal lifestyle and fertility.
In ancient calendars, the passage of time was measured with reference to the position of the sun and planets, as well as, by the location of the moon, the Earth’s natural satellite, and its phases. The round, black disk of the lighted dial is a nightlife reminder, and the cat, a symbol most closely associated with the wellbeing and guarding of the family. A ribbon around the cat’s neck underlines her special relationship with people and her attachment to home.
