Egyptian Faience Figure of the god Bes

Description

Ancient Egyptian faience fragmentary figure of the God Bes. Bes was an ancient protective god of households, mothers, children and childbirth. Represented in a grotesque form as a dwarf, with large head , google eyes protruding tongue and bow legs. The worship of Bes wasn’t restricted to Egypt, spreading to Syria, parts of Spain and the Roman Empire, to name a few. It is thought he may originally been of Nubian origin, with the Nubian word for Bes meaning cat. cf.- Louvre object No. E5723 and E5689 and EA 74099.

Origin

Ancient Egypt. Third intermediatory Period 1069 to 525 BC

Measurements

Object 12.5cm high 5cm wide. Height on stand 18cm

Condition

A fragmentary figure with missing pieces as per the photos. Remains of a blue/green faience to face. Presented on a custom made stand. Rare in this size.