Auction 152 – 23 - 27 May 2023
Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Part 1: Tu, 23.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 2: We, 24.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Th, 25.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 26.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 27.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
The auction is closed.
Part 2: We, 24.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Th, 25.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 26.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 27.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
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Description
Egyptian Faience Bes Amulet
Late New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C. Standing on a roughly oval base with hands on thighs, grotesque facial features; suspension loop to head. Cf. Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 11.215.178, for similar.1.31 grams, 26 mm (1 in.). From an early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection. Despite his fearsome appearance, Bes was the protector of women in childbirth.
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Bidding
| Price realized | -- |
| Starting price | 200 GBP |
| Estimate | 200 GBP |
The auction is closed.
