Ancient Egyptian Bes figurine from Oxyrhynchus dated 30 BC – AD 395

Standing figure of god Bes. Shown naked with legs apart, hands on hips and leonine mane and ears. On top of his head is a five plumed headdress. Black metal, copper alloy.

Ancient Egyptian Bes figurine from Oxyrhynchus dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1905.68.9
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: B.P. Grenfell
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: Bes figurine
  • Dimensions: Length: 95mm , Width: 46mm , Depth: 19mm
  • Published references: Grenfell B P & Hunt A S Egypt Exploraton Fund Archaeological Reports 1902 - 1903 pp 7 - 8
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647