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Description : Egypt, Romano-Egyptian Period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A hollow-molded pottery effigy depicting Bes, the dwarf god associated with protecting the women and children of a household. The attenuated deity presents nude while holding a circular shield adorned with raised geometric forms as well as a short sword or dagger in the right hand. The fierce countenance consists of furrowed brows, beady eyes, pointed ears, and parted lips, and above his head is a headdress consisting of 3 ostrich feather plumes. Size: 1.125 L x 2.9 W x 4.9 H (2.9 cm x 7.4 cm x 12.4 cm) Provenance: Collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer, Los Angeles, California, USA, ex-Hindman Auctions, Denver, Colorado, USA, ex-Bonhams, London Antiquities auction (July 7, 2016, lot 119), ex-the Harer Family Trust Collection, acquired November 8, 2007, ex-collection of Gustavo Jequier (1868-1946), Neuchatel, Switzerland, by descent to his niece All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #180907
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