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An Egyptian bichrome glazed composition janoid Bes image 1
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Lot 116*

An Egyptian bichrome glazed composition janoid Bes

7 July 2016, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

£12,000 - £15,000

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An Egyptian bichrome glazed composition janoid Bes
Late New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty, circa 1186-1070 B.C.
In pale blue with orange coloured details, the dwarf god depicted in typical form wearing a tall plumed crown, the face on both sides with arching brows, a broad nose, and a long curling moustache and beard, the front of his body with bulging stomach, the reverse with his stippled leopard's pelt draped over his back, 18.3cm high

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Provenance:
The Harer Family Trust Collection, acquired 05 May 1994.
With Galerie Cybele, Paris, 1994.
Durville Collection, Paris, formed before 1983.
Accompanied by a copy of the Harer Collection index card.

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