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Description : Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A mold-made terracotta plaque that was most likely intended to be an amulet (there was probably a loop for suspension on the headdress). The plaque depicts the god Bes standing, with his head turned back in profile. Bes is shown in great detail, including finely rendered hands, feet, body, and phallus. He has a beard which is often interpreted as a lion's mane. Bes watched over the household, particularly the women and children of the house, protecting them with the magical sign sa. An amulet like this one was made to be worn for protection. Custom lucite display stand included. Size: 1.5 W x 4.125 H (3.8 cm x 10.5 cm), 4.75 H (12.1 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA, ex-Bonham's London Antiquities Auction, 8 May, 2013, part of lot 123, ex-Joseph Klein collection, formed in New York, New York, USA between 1941 and 1980, thence by descent 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. #132871
Prix: 622.50 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 1000 USD-1500 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

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