Ancient Egypt: Head Of The God Bes In Blue Glazed Earthenware

Object description :

"Ancient Egypt: Head Of The God Bes In Blue Glazed Earthenware "

Head of the god Bes. Turquoise blue glazed earthenware.

Egypt. Late period (664-332 BC)
Modern plexiglass base.
120 x 68 mm.

The god is depicted grimacing and wearing a headdress decorated with tall feathers.

Broken, partly restored. Glaze partly missing.

Attractive head with a great presence and good dimensions.
Bes is the god of the home, supposed to protect humans in their daily lives. His representation and apotropaic function developed from the New Kingdom.

Provenance: -
- Auction - Drouot, Paris.
- Art Market, France.

Price: 2 500 €

Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Earthenware
Width: 6,8 cm
Height: 12 cm

Reference: 1496534