Big Egyptian faience Bes amulet

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Egyptisch faience amulet van de god Bes.



Bes is one of the oldest Egyptian gods. He is often depicted as a scary dwarf with a wide bearded face. He was a god associated with joy en wine but also with birth and scaring of demons and other enemies.



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Provenance:
Jaspers\' Antiques warrants that he has obtained this item in a legal way.
Ex. Private London collection dating back to 1986.



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