Bes Amuket Roman Period

Large Bes Amulet in Bichrome Faience (M1550). Roman Period. A large amulet depicting the dwarf deity Bes in greenish-blue faience with added light greenish yellow details to his plumed crown, face, beard etc. An intact and perfect example of the type dating to the Roman Period. H 42 mm. From an old US collection, acquired in 2007. This lot is part of a large private collection of Egyptian antiquities at auction at Lauritz.com Roskilde until 29-31 March 2016. and read .