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DEACESSIONED June 17, 2010

Reproduction of an ancient Egyptian figure of Bes

Egyptian
Late 19th or early 20th century

Medium/Technique Pottery
Dimensions 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Hiram Hall
Accession Number19.4
Classifications

DescriptionStanding figure of Bes, wearing a nemes headdress and a plumed crown. Forgery. / Unbaked clay; figure stands with legs far apart; hands rest on upper part of the legs; high head-dress.
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Hiram Hall