Roman Egyptian stele of the god Bes, 1-2nd cent AD, Coptos. Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon inv 1969-167. Limestone with traces of polychrome. Bes is an a

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Roman Egyptian stele of the god Bes, 1-2nd cent AD, Coptos. Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon inv 1969-167. Limestone with traces of polychrome. Bes is an ancient Egyptian deity worshipped as a protector of households and, in particular, of mothers, children, and childbirth.

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Size: 4776px × 6566px
Location: Museum of Fine Arts Lyon
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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