Egyptian: Relief or Votive Plaque of the God Bes, Unidentified artist, Egyptian, 664–30 , Limestone with red and black pigment, This limestone plaque depicts Bes, an ancient Egyptian god believed to protect against evil. Bes is usually shown with a grimacing face, sometimes sticking out his tongue; and unlike other Egyptian deities, he is often rendered nude. In this example, the shaft of his (now lost) phallus was carved separately, perhaps from a different material, and inserted in the hole. Because of his role in warding off danger, Bes was one of the most popular gods of ancient Egypt.

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Size: 3869px × 3525px
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Photo credit: © Gibon Art / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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