Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · statue
Figure of the God Bes Third Intermediate PeriodEgypt
Description
Object Label: The unusual frontal attitude, extended tongue, and feathered headdress of the leonine god Bes offer a powerful image of protection. This terrifying deity was believed to guard worshippers during the most vulnerable moments of pregnancy and childbirth, and in the transition between life and death. Caption: Figure of the God Bes, ca. 945–712 B.C.E., or later. Faience, 6 7/8 x 3 5/8 x 7/8 in. (17.5 x 9.2 x 2.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.309E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.309E tier-2
- BKM-Object 4012 tier-2
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