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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Bes Amulet

ca. 1836–1700 B.C.E.

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Caption

Bes Amulet, ca. 1836–1700 B.C.E.. Faience, 1 1/4 x 13/16 x 3/8 in. (3.2 x 2.1 x 1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Ariane, Nike, and Samara Mele, 1990.13.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Bes Amulet

Date

ca. 1836–1700 B.C.E.

Dynasty

late Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13

Period

Middle Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Faience

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 13/16 x 3/8 in. (3.2 x 2.1 x 1 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Ariane, Nike, and Samara Mele

Accession Number

1990.13

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