Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art664–332 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleAmulet of the Head of Bes
MediumFaience
DimensionsL. 2-3/16 in.
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Date664–332 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

DynastyDynasty 26–30
PeriodLate Period
Date Range664 BC – 332 BC

Provenance

CountryEgypt

From the Dynasty 26–30 era

M
1070–332 B.C.Maat
JL
ca. 712–343 B.C.Jar lid
SW
ca. 712–343 B.C.Stamp with uraeus and sun disk
P
664–332 B.C.Plaque
AV
664–332 B.C.Amulet, vulture
DP
664–343 B.C.Djed Pillar Amulet
DP
664–30 B.C.Djed pillar Amulet
SA
664–332 B.C.Scarab Amulet
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 549188