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Bes
Egyptian
Late Period
760–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street 7200 in debris, E of G 7220
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 1.8 x 1.6 x 0.9 cm (11/16 x 5/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2951
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionMiddle part of Bes amulet, dark green.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. Street 7200 in debris, E of G 7220. 1924:excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.