Egyptian large blue faience Bes head amulet

E17

£575.00

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A large dark blue glazed faience amulet depicting the head of the god Bes with protruding tongue and furrowed brows.

Culture
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, c. 1050-730 BC

Size
4.5 x 3.3 cms, 5.3 cms including stand

Condition
Intact apart from light surface wear to extremities as seen in the photogrpahs, glued on the back to a black painted display stand

Provenance
Ex. estate: W.F. Billens, Ohio, USA and thence by family descent. Acquired by Billens from Suzette Khayat Ancient Arts, New York, USA during the 1960’s.

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