Caption

Amulet — god Bes; creator, subject: Bes Egyptian deity; period: 664–332 BC, Late Period, Egypt; type: amulet; dimensions: height 7.2 cm, width 3.2 cm., A vertical sculptural object photographed against a light gray background showing a side profile of a stylized figure with elongated head and rounded body forms; the surface displays a weathered, mottled appearance with a mix of turquoise, aqua, green, and patches of darker brown and black patina, as well as areas of lighter beige and sandy discoloration; the figure has a rounded protruding nose and breasts, a pronounced rounded posterior and legs, and a loop-like projection near the neck area; textures range from smooth to pitted with small rough spots and worn edges.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A02_211

License type

Rights managed

Available size

46.3Mb (1.0Mb) / 10.4in x 17.2in / 3128 x 5173 (300dpi)

Keywords

Amulet god Bes creator subject Bes Egyptian deity period 664–332 Bc Late Period Egypt type amulet dimensions height 7.2 cm width 3.2 cm vertical sculptural object photographed light gray background showing side profile stylized figure elongated head rounded body forms surface displays weathered mottled appearance mix turquoise aqua green patches darker brown black patina well areas lighter beige sandy discoloration figure rounded protruding nose breasts pronounced posterior legs loop- projection near neck area textures range smooth pitted small rough spots worn edges.