Ancient Egyptian Bes amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

A small, flat backed, blue faience Bes amulet, broken off at the top of the head, probably where the loop was.

Ancient Egyptian Bes amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.48.1.8
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: Bes amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 14mm , Width: 13mm , Depth: 3mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483