Talisman with "Bes" Deity, Late Period, c. 700 - 500 BC
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Online AuctionTalisman with "Bes" Deity, Late Period, c. 700 - 500 BC
Africa-Antiques, Egypt
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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German private collection, Würzburg, before 1996 | H: 1.3 inch |
200 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
made from glazed green faience, base
"Bes", together with his feminine counterpart "Beset", is an ancient Egyptian deity worshipped as a protector of mothers, children, and childbirth.
This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee)