Lot Essay
Cf. C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, The British Museum, London, 1994, p. 40 for Bes amulets.
3RD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD-LATE PERIOD (1070-332 B.C.)
Details
A GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULET OF THE HEAD OF BES
3RD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD-LATE PERIOD (1070-332 B.C.)
Modelled in the form of a leonine mask, with prominent eyes, details in yellow
1 in. (2.4 cm.) high
3RD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD-LATE PERIOD (1070-332 B.C.)
Modelled in the form of a leonine mask, with prominent eyes, details in yellow
1 in. (2.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Emile Brugsch-Pacha collection; private collection sold Hotel Drouot, Paris, 30 September and 1 October, 1996, lot 319.