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Bes amulet

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St. 7400, E of 7450, W of 7350; in fill.

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 1 cm (13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1924
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionGreen faience figure of Bes. Part of base missing; tan paste.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, St. 7400, E of 7450, W of 7350; in fill. 1927 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.