Ancient Egyptian Bes Amulet A (Ex-Museum)
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Ancient Egyptian Bes amulet for sale! This is a real Ancient Egyptian amulet depicting the deity Bes, dating back to 672-332BCE!
Bes was a household protector, responsible for safeguarding children, fighting off evil spirts and ensuring the safety of women in labor.
The symbology of Bes grew to encompass the good things in life, from music to physical intimacy. In fact, tattoos of Bes could be found on the thighs of musicians, dancers and servant girls.
This specimen was on display at the Prehistoria Museum but has been deaccessioned to raise funds for our operations and renovations.
This amulet comes in a ~3.25" wide riker frame and can be shipped worldwide!