Bes with Worshiper, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Bronze or copper alloy, H. 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); W. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.); L. 14.5 cm ( 5 11/16 in.), Bes was worshipped and invoked by ordinary Egyptians as a protector. His usual depiction, as a grotesque dwarf with a lion's ears and mane, was thought to deter the approach of the malevolent forces believed to cause illness
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Bes, Worshiper, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C, Egypt, Bronze, copper alloy, H, 13.2 cm, 5 3/16, W, 5.5, 2, L, 14.5 11/16, worshipped, invoked, ordinary Egyptians, protector, usual depiction, grotesque dwarf, lion, ears, mane, thought, deter, approach, malevolent forces believed, cause illness
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