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Ancient Egyptian Amarna Amulet for Bes
Egyptian: New Kingdom Pre AD 1000: item #741346 EA-20808p
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Wallis Gallery of Antiquities
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Bes was a god imported into Egyptian mythology from Nubia in the Middle Kingdom. His name is associated with African words for cat. Worship of the deity Bes was exported overseas, and he was popular with the Phoenicians.
Depicted as a gnarly dwarf guarding against evil spirits and misfortune in general, he was considered protector of the pharaohs, as well as god of children, pleasure, music and dancing. Bes was a household deity, who’s duty was to protect homes, kill snakes, fight off evil sp... Click for details
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BLUE Amarna Period Faience BES Amulet
Egyptian: New Kingdom Pre AD 1000: item #741344 EA-20808n
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Wallis Gallery of Antiquities
Tel. 1-416-817-9291
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Bes was a god imported into Egyptian mythology from Nubia in the Middle Kingdom. His name is associated with African words for cat. Worship of the deity Bes was exported overseas, and he was popular with the Phoenicians.
Depicted as a gnarly dwarf guarding against evil spirits and misfortune in general, he was considered protector of the pharaohs, as well as god of children, pleasure, music and dancing. Bes was a household deity, who’s duty was to protect homes, kill snakes, fight off evil sp... Click for details
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