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Bes Head Amulet

1069–715 BCE

Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE) or later

Medium
turquoise blue faience
Measurements
Overall: 2.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm (1 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.737
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A flat amulet, glazed in turquoise blue faience, features a notched top edge and small protrusions along its sides. Its glossy surface is marked vertically with the bright orange number "14737." Small pits and dark flecks texture the vibrant material, which curves slightly outward at its bottom edge. Showing minor wear along its upper edge, the object sits centered against a neutral grey background and casts a soft shadow below.

Bes Head Amulet

1069–715 BCE

Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE) or later

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