Bes on a column holding a knife, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (3 13/16 in

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Bes on a column holding a knife, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (3 13/16 in.); W. cm (1 in.); D. cm (9/16 in.), Although often named simply Bes, this unusual figure is properly termed a Bes-image because it serves to represent a number of different deities who were protective gods, often with a close association to the protection of women and children during and after childbirth

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Size: 3467px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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