FROM EGYPT

1. Left Figure (Royal Bust)

• A decorative bust representing an ancient Egyptian pharaoh or queen.
• The crown-like headdress and calm facial expression symbolize strength, wisdom, and protection.
• It has a hand-carved wooden appearance. Decorative pieces inspired by African and Egyptian art became quite popular in French flea markets during the second half of the 20th century.

2. Right Figure (Cat Statue)

• This statue most likely represents Bastet, the ancient Egyptian goddess.
• Bastet was the goddess of the home, protection, fertility, and women.
• Since cats were considered sacred in ancient Egypt, Bastet statues remain among the most collected Egyptian-inspired decorative pieces today.
• The hieroglyphs on the base are generally decorative; in most modern reproductions, they do not form an authentic ancient Egyptian inscription

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