Bast defended her father Ra against his enemy, the serpent Apep. Every night Apep tries to stop the sun god’s ship on his journey through the underworld. Occasionally Apep ould win, causing a solar eclipse, but Ra would always triumph in the end.

Each Egyptian Oil Burner is made from resin and comes with a glass dish and candle. They are finished in a rich chesnut colour which is enhanced further with soft bronze and gold finishing. It gives the pieces a soft pearlescent sheen in the light.