Bes Head Amulet

ca. 1075–656 B.C.E.

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Caption

Bes Head Amulet, ca. 1075–656 B.C.E.. Lapis lazuli, 1 3/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. (3 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1100E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Bes Head Amulet

Date

ca. 1075–656 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 21 to Dynasty 25

Period

Third Intermediate Period

Medium

Lapis lazuli

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

1 3/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. (3 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.1100E

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