FRANKLIN MINT The Guardian of The Nile Egyptian Cat, The Guardian of the Nile from the Franklin Mint is an original creation by Roushdy Iskander Garas. It is handcrafted in fine rare black bisque porcelain with hand-painted accents of 24-karat gold. Combined with an exclusive custom made black polished hardwood base. The late Roushdy Iskander Garas was one of Egypts most respected and pre-eminent contemporary artists. The Guardian of the Nile Bast cat figure was available exclusively from Franklin Mint, and is no longer issued. A stunning masterpiece of dramatic black bisque porcelain and 24-karat gold accents and gold earrings. A fitting addition to your Egyptian collection or any art collection! Statue Height: 32.7 cm (12.8in) Width: 9.8 cm (3.8in) Depth: 17.7 cm (7in) Hardwood Base Height: 10 cm (3.9in) Width: 11.9 cm (4.7in) Depth: 19.9 cm (7.8in). Property of Greenwich, CT Estate. Art, table art, artwork, home decor, tabletop decor, Egyptian art, the guardian of the Nike, Sphinx, cat Sphinx, Franklin mint,