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An Egyptian green faience seated Bes and an Egyptian blue faience Bes amulet
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7 December 2021, 12:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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An Egyptian green faience seated Bes and an Egyptian blue faience Bes amulet
Third Intermediate Period-26th Dynasty, circa 1069-525 B.C.
The figure depicted with rectangular featherless headdress and leonine mane, squatting on a semi-circular base, with clenched fists resting on the knees, 5.8cm high; and a turquoise glaze Bes head amulet with highlights of the tongue, ears and feather tips in green, Third Intermediate Period, 2.8cm high (2)

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Provenance:
with Petit Musée, Montreal.
Harry Toulch collection, Montreal, acquired from the above 15 March 1997 and 8 June 1996.

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