Late Period, Circa 664 - 332 BC. A finel glazed ancient Egyptian glazed composition amulet of the dwarf god Bes in deep green faience. Highly modelled in a grotesque manner, with a grimaced face, a protruding snout and pointy ears. He is depicted with a beard and loose hair, wearing a tall headress with plumes . His body is in the stylised squatting position with hands on his knees, prominent belly with deep navel and wide chest and long tail hanging down from his back. A suspension hole drilled through base of headdress. For similar item, The Metropolitian Museum, accession number 26.7.878Size: L:34mm / W:16mm ; 5.2gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.