Trio of Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulets of Bes
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Description
Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, ca. 715 to 300 BCE. This is a collection with three amulets of Bes, two somewhat naturalistic examples, missing suspensions loops and with their glaze gone. The third is more stylized, pierced for suspension, and with green glaze remaning. All were made for protection and magic to ward off evil. Size of largest: 1.5" L (3.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Horatio and Patsy Melas Collection Switzerland, Acquired
before 1967 in Alexandria, Egypt.
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#116225
Provenance: Ex-Horatio and Patsy Melas Collection Switzerland, Acquired
before 1967 in Alexandria, Egypt.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#116225
Condition
All imperfect and as is.
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Trio of Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulets of Bes
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