Amulet: Bes
Amulet: Bes

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Amulet: Bes

Egyptian
y1952-99

Information

Title
Amulet: Bes
Medium
White stone
Dimensions
h. 2.9 cm., w. 1.5 cm., d. 1.0 cm. (1 1/8 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ario Pardee
Object Number
y1952-99
Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Type
religious objects, amulets
Subject
mythology

Purchased by Ario Pardee in Egypt; given to the Museum by Mrs. Ario Pardee

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