EGYPT
Bes amulet
1st century CE-2nd century CE

Medium
faience

Measurements
5.9 × 2.7 × 1.4 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Accessioned, 1982

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Gallery location
18th Century Decorative Arts - Great Hall Costume Corridor
Level 2, NGV International

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Place/s of Execution
Egypt

Accession Number
D105-1982

Department
Antiquities

Physical description
Small amulet of the god Bes. The figure is double sided and has very exaggerated features. The arms are long, the torso is short and the legs are extremely short. The body is dark green and the features in relief have been picked out in yellow. Perforated through the side of the face.

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EGYPT
Bes amulet
1st century CE-2nd century CE