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Ancient Egyptian Amarna Amulet for Bes browse these categories for related items... All Items: Egyptian: New Kingdom: Pre AD 1000: item #741346 Please refer to our stock #EA-20808p when inquiring.
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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 spirits, watch and protect children, project fertility and aid women during labor.
Amarna faience is by FAR the most sought after by discriminating collectors. It's bright colours and detailed depictions illustrate the pinnacle of Egyptian expression in the medium of faience. This fantastically rare object typifies this highest standard of faience production. This is an exceedingly rare colour of faience from the Amarna Period, circa the reign of Akhenaten - 1353-1336 BCE. The piece measures 13.17 mm in length. Condition: pristine, choice and intact. Provenance provided to purchaser. |
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