Egyptian Blue Glass Bes Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 BC. A deep blue glass amulet depicting crouching Bes holding a snake in his right hand, full lion's mane framing the grotesque face, wearing a tall headdress. 9.11 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). From an important central London collection formed since the mid 1960s; thence by descent.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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Late Period, 664-332 BC. A deep blue glass amulet depicting crouching Bes holding a snake in his right hand, full lion's mane framing the grotesque face, wearing a tall headdress. 9.11 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). From an important central London collection formed since the mid 1960s; thence by descent.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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