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Bes statuette

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7755 in debris

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2606
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionStatuette of standing Bes: blue glaze, top of head is black.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, pit G 7755 in debris. 1929 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.