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AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF BES
Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.
The bandy-legged deity, standing with his hands placed upon his hips, his tongue sticking out as an apotropaic gesture, and wearing a feather headdress which is pierced horizontally for suspension
4 3/4in. (12.1cm.) high
Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.
The bandy-legged deity, standing with his hands placed upon his hips, his tongue sticking out as an apotropaic gesture, and wearing a feather headdress which is pierced horizontally for suspension
4 3/4in. (12.1cm.) high