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Creator: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Greek and Roman ArtGold and Silverca. 1090–1000 B.C.

Artwork Details

Title	Faience amulet of Bes image
Medium	Clay, glazed
Dimensions	H.: 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm)
Classification	Gold and Silver
Department	Greek and Roman Art
Date	ca. 1090–1000 B.C.
Credit Line	The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culture	Egyptian
Period	Early Third Intermediate Period
Date Range	1090 BC – 1000 BC

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 243739