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Bes amulet

Bes was a god much loved by the Egyptians: is represented as a grotesque dwarf with exaggerated head, lion's mane and animal tail.

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His monstrous appearance served to keep out the poisonous reptiles, to ensure sleep from the attacks of evil spirits and, in particular, to protect pregnant women.

Provenance: Provenance unknown, Palagi Collection
Datation: 20th dynasty
Material: faïence
Dimensions: h cm 7,5
Inventory #: KS 615

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