Amulet of the God Bes
Description
Caption: Amulet of the God Bes, ca. 1390–1322 B.C.E.. Electrum, 1 5/16 x 11/16 x 5/16 in. (3.3 x 1.7 x 0.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.711E.
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
Three ancient Egyptian amulets depicting deities and protective figures.
The image shows three distinct Egyptian amulets, each representing different deities or protective icons. The left amulet resembles Bes, a dwarf god, known for protecting households, particularly mothers and children. The middle amulet appears elongated and is made of blue-green faience, decorated with intricate patterns and figures in relief. The right amulet is a smaller gold figure with lion-like features, possibly Sekhmet, symbolizing strength and protection. These pieces are crafted with detailed artistry typical of religious amulets.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.711E tier-2
- BKM-Object 4085 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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