Egyptian Red Faience Bes Amulet

GBP 195.00

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Object Description

An Egyptian red faience amulet depicting the god Bes. The deity is in a squat position with his legs slightly bent and his hands resting on his hips. He is presented in a grotesque manner wearing a plumed headdress consisting of ostrich feathers with protruding ears just below. The reverse is unadorned and the amulet has been pierced horizontally through the headdress for suspension.

Date: 1069 BC–664 BC
Period: Third Intermediate Period

Object History

Prince collection, 1990’s-2014, ex Private collection 1970’s-1990’s.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, some encrustation to the surface.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:0.8 x H:1.1 centimeters

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Trent Park Equestrian Centre
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Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
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