Ancient Egyptian Faience Amarna Pendant Plaque with Bes

Plaque pendant of turquoise green faience with standing Bes playing the tambourine. Egyptian dwarf god who was a god of protection against evil and of dancing and music with his tambourine or harp, swords, maces and knives. Appeared in the New Kingdom and rapidly became one of the most popular deities especially among women. Size: 3. 2 cm H - 1 5/16 inches Material: Faience Culture: Egypt, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, c. 1361-1352 B. C. Condition: Intact Display stand included Provenance: British private collection, acquired in the 1990s. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity