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Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art: Figure of the God Bes

14:25 07/18/2008

I've always liked Bes, we all need guardians sometimes :)

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Figure of the God Bes

Medium: Faience
Reportedly From: Egypt
Dates: ca. 945-712 B.C.E.
Dynasty: XXII Dynasty
Period: Third Intermediate Period
Dimensions: 6 7/8 x 3 5/8 x 7/8 in. (17.5 x 9.2 x 2.3 cm)
Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 37.309E
Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Image: Overall, 37.309E_transp6128.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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14:25 07/18/2008

I've always liked Bes, we all need guardians sometimes :)

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