Ancient Egyptian Faience Big Amulet Plate of the god Bes. Ptolomaic Period, 332 - 30 BC. 4,3 cm D.

Amulet plate of the god Bes Ancient Egypt PERIOD: Ptolomaic Period, 332 - 30 BC MATERIAL: Faience DIMENSIONS: Length 4. 3 cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Bob Brand and Liz Werhan, Philadephia, USA. Acquired in the Howard Nowes, New York (label on the stand) . 1970 - 1980. CONDITION: Good quality, see photos. Bes is an Ancient Egyptian deity worshipped as a protector of households and, in particular, of mothers, children and childbirth. Bes was a household protector, becoming responsible for such varied tasks as killing snakes, fighting off evil spirits, watching after children, and aiding women in labour by fighting off evil spirits, and thus present with Taweret at births. Notes: The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested. This process could take between 1 and 2 months.