Protective God as Dancer and Musician
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Caption
Protective God as Dancer and Musician, ca. 1390–1327 B.C.E.. Faience, 1 11/16 x 11/16 in. (4.3 x 1.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.426. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Title
Protective God as Dancer and Musician
Date
ca. 1390–1327 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 18
Period
New Kingdom
Geography
Place made: Egypt
Medium
Faience
Classification
Dimensions
1 11/16 x 11/16 in. (4.3 x 1.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour
Accession Number
16.426
Frequent Art Questions
I am curious to learn about Egyptian protective gods.
Protective deities like Bes (similar to this one) and Tawaret are typically represented with the traits of multiple ferocious animals. They were most often invoked to protect pregnant women, new mothers, and young children, but sometimes addressed for broader medical needs.These deities were considered apotropaic: they would use their ferocious qualities to defend against any malevolent spirits that might cause harm.Thank you! I love that
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