Egyptian Blue Faience Bes Amulet; Egyptian Blue Faience Bes Amulet, Late Period, ca. 715-330 B.C.. A flat-backed faience amulet of the popular Egyptian deity, Bes, with superb brilliant blue glazed faience. Amulets of Bes were particularly worn in life, especially by women and children, but also had a protective purpose in the tomb. Bes is here depicted with grimacing face, pointing tongue, and prominent ears, one of which is now missing. A wonderful example of the much sought after glossy brilliant blue faience. L. 1 1/8"..