Egyptian Steatite Amulet of Bes, c. 600 B.C.
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Egyptian Steatite Amulet of Bes, c. 600 B.C.
With finely detailed feather headdress and full voluted beard with curving braids, broad snub nose and leonine ears, wearing multi strands necklace. Back pillar pierced for suspension. Excellent deeply carved details.
Bes was worshipped in ancient Egypt as a protector of households and in particular mothers and children.
Size:5.8 cm L - 2 5/16 inches
Material:Steatite
Culture:Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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With finely detailed feather headdress and full voluted beard with curving braids, broad snub nose and leonine ears, wearing multi strands necklace. Back pillar pierced for suspension. Excellent deeply carved details.
Bes was worshipped in ancient Egypt as a protector of households and in particular mothers and children.
Size:5.8 cm L - 2 5/16 inches
Material:Steatite
Culture:Egypt, c. 600 B.C.
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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Comes with Invoice/Certificate of Authenticity & Provenances
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Egyptian Steatite Amulet of Bes, c. 600 B.C.
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