Ancient Egyptian Bes headdress amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

An intact blue Bes Headdress amulet suspended from a short length of thread, and flanked by approximately twelve tiny blue ring beads on either side.

Ancient Egyptian Bes headdress amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.48.1.23
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: Bes headdress amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 25mm , Width: 13mm , Depth: 2mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483