Egyptian Blue Glazed Amulet of Bes

拍品描述

Third Intermediate Period, circa 1069-735 B.C. Modelled in the round, Bes standing nude with a lion's tail, wearing a feathered headdress. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum, 1994, pp.39-40, fig.37. 3.07 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.). Olivia Tiano, Paris, 1993. Private collection, London, UK. From the New Kingdom onwards, Bes became one of ancient Egypt's most popular apotropaic deities. Despite his somewhat fearsome appearance, Bes served as the patron and protector of pregnant women and children and was also believed to shield them from snakes. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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