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Bes amulet fragment

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St G 7300, Eo Mast G 7350, Wo Mast G 7450, radim

Medium/Technique Glazed faience
Dimensions Height x thickness x width: 1.7 x 0.9 x 1.7 cm (11/16 x 3/8 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1934
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionFragment of small figure of Bes. Green glaze, grayish-white paste.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Street G 7300, east of Mastaba G 7350, west of Mastaba G 7450, in radim. 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.