Bes on a column holding a knife, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.); W. 2.5 cm (1 in.); D. 1.5 cm (9/16 in.), Although often named simply Bes, this unusual figure is properly termed a Bes-image because it serves to represent a number of different deities who were protective gods, often with a close association to the protection of women and children during and after childbirth
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Bes, column holding, knife, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C, Egypt, Cupreous metal, H, 9.7 cm, 3 13/16, W, 2.5, 1, D, 1.5, 9/16, simply Bes, unusual figure, properly termed, Bes-image, serves, represent, number, different deities, protective gods, close association, protection, women, children, childbirth
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