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Amulet of Bes

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street 7000 S. Temple of Isis

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 1 x 0.7 cm (9/16 x 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-1-50
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionBes amulet. Head broken off. Blue glaze. Soft white base
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Street 7000 S. Temple of Isis. 1926 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.