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Amulet of Bes
Egyptian
New Kingdom to Late Dynastic Period
1550–343 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of James William Paige
Accession Number83.329
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionDeep greenish blue, with strong glaze. Seated figure of Bes. Chip broken off of right hand side of base.