Bes-image of the god Hor-Asha-Khet, 4th–2nd century

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Bes-image of the god Hor-Asha-Khet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 4th–2nd century , From Egypt, Bronze; gold, electrum, auriferous-silver, copper and copper-alloy inlays, H. cm (6 5/8 in.) 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) with tang; W. cm (3 3/4 in.); D. cm (2 5/8 in.), This statue has the visual form known for the god Bes, but the form was actually adopted for depictions of numerous other gods, usually ones related to Horus. This association might be related to the protector role of Bes-type demons in relation to the newborn sun

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Size: 4321px × 4323px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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