Substantial Faience Bes Amulet

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  • Size

    4.5cm(H) / 2"(H)

  • Condition

    Excellent

    superb glaze remaining, a little surface incrustation.

  • Full Description

    Substantial Faience Bes Amulet, in the round frontal facing dwarf-like Bes, bandied legged turquoise-blue glazed, wearing tall plumes.

    A good sized example with excellent detail, a protective form of amulet worn mostly by women and children in life.

    26th dynasty, 664-526 B.C.

    Reference: cf. Petrie 188e, Andrews 37.d.