Bell in the form of Bes, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C., From Egypt, cupreous metal, H. 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.); Dia. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.), Bells began to appear in Egypt about the 8th century BC. This large bell is decorated with the face of Bes. A lizard peers over either ear, its body and tail curling around to the back of the bell.
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Bell, form, Bes, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C, Egypt, cupreous metal, H, 6.3 cm, 2 1/2, Dia, 4.6, 1 13/16, Bells, 8th century BC, large bell, decorated, face, lizard peers, ear, body, tail curling, back, bell
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