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LOT 0018
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
EGYPTIAN GOLD BES AMULET
LATE NEW KINGDOM-THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1070-900 B.C.
5/8 in. (3.6 grams, 18 mm).
LATE NEW KINGDOM-THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1070-900 B.C.
5/8 in. (3.6 grams, 18 mm).
Mask of Bes with tall plumed headdress, vertical bar to the reverse.
PROVENANCE:
From an early 20th century French collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Andrews, C., and van Dijk, J., Objects for Eternity: Egyptian Antiquities from the W. Arnold Meijer Collection, Mainz am Rhein, 2006, p.217, no.3.27, for a less fine example.
FOOTNOTES:
Bes became one of ancient Egypt's most popular apotropaic deities from the New Kingdom onwards. Despite his rather fearful appearance, Bes was the patron and protector of pregnant women and children. He was also believed to provide protection from snakes.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
