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Faience amulet of Bes

Faience [amulet], standing figure of Bes; blue glaze, ears and nose pierced; piece of heavy string still in position at back, crown missing. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: ca 1:1

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_29-12-271
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
  • Findspot
    Street G 7700, debris E of mastaba G 7760
  • Material
    Faience
  • Dimensions
    Height: 4.2 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    In the collection of: Ackland Art Museum, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (62.19.8)
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/22/1929
  • Notes
    never accessioned; sold to Ackland Art Museum, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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