Ancient Egyptian Bes figurine dated 332 BC – AD 395

A pottery fIgure of Bes as a fighter. His right hand is raised above his head, brandishing a sword. His left arm is down his side. Eyes, nose and ears moulded. The back is flat. The figurine is mounted on a black stand.

Ancient Egyptian Bes figurine dated 332 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1983.1.17
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Macedonian Dynasty - Roman Period
  • Period: Ptolemaic Period - Roman Period
  • Dated: 332 BC - AD 395
  • Previous owner: Miss George Rapallo
  • Object name: Bes figurine
  • Dimensions: Length (Bes): 209mm , Width (Bes): 111mm , Depth (Bes): 33mm , Length (with mount): 232mm , Width (with mount): 111mm , Depth (with mount): 77mm