Ancient Egyptian - Amulet in glazed faience - the god Bes...

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BLUE-GRAY AMULET Finely detailed amulet depicting Bes, the god, playing the tambourine. Bes is shown in profile facing right, legs slightly bent, hands raised to hold the tambourine. A suspension loop is located above his head. The piece features various shades of blue and turquoise glaze, with intricate details, a flat undersurface, and a suspension loop at the top. New Kingdom, from the 28th to the 20th Dynasty, 1550 to 1069 BCE. dimensions: 13 mm x 4 mm Loop reattached Expertized by Simone Musso, consulting curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri archaeological expedition. Provenance: United Kingdom, A.P.L. Gallery Provenance history, important collection formed before 1990 The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller warrants that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export license. (Passport for cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days

Estimate:£359.08

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