Lot Essay
In addition to being the protector of the hearth, women in childbirth, and small children, Bes was also the god of music.
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LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BES AMULET
LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
Pale blue with raised yellow dots, the god depicted nude, moving to the right, a tambourine in his upraised arms, his lion tail touching the groundline, details of the face and mane incised, a suspension loop above
1 15/16 in. (3.8 cm.) high
LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
Pale blue with raised yellow dots, the god depicted nude, moving to the right, a tambourine in his upraised arms, his lion tail touching the groundline, details of the face and mane incised, a suspension loop above
1 15/16 in. (3.8 cm.) high
Provenance
with Elias S. David (1891-1969), New York; thence by descent.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.