Fragmentary amulet of Bes

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Fragmentary amulet of Bes

Egyptian

Findspot: Egypt, Giza, In debris on top of Mastaba 7520

Medium/Technique Faience

Dimensions Overall: 2 x 1.1 cm (13/16 x 7/16 in.)

Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition

Accession Number27.1700

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsJewelry, Africa and Oceania, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East

ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets

DescriptionThis very crudely made amulet probably represents the protective deity Bes. It is made of blue green faince. The top is broken.

ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza,In debris on top of Mastaba 7529 . 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.