Ancient Egyptian Bes figurine from Naukratis

Solid red and orange pottery standing figurine of Bes. Arms depicted by his side, hands resting on his knees. Damage to the top of his head and his feet, both sections are missing. Facial features, and chest outline modelled. No decoration on the back of the piece, except for three small incised lines near the top of his head. Hollow core.

Ancient Egyptian Bes figurine from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.16
  • Material: pottery
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: Bes figurine
  • Dimensions: Depth: 16mm , Width: 21mm , Length: 34mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925