Ancient Egypt, Late Period Glazed Faience Amulet - Ancient Egyptian Amulet
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Ancient Egyptian amulet of the protective god Bes from the Late Period (ca. 664–332 BC), made of glazed faience, measuring 1.5 × 0.5 × 0.8 cm, in very good condition with largely preserved turquoise glaze, acquired from an auction house in Belgium in 2025 and sold without a stand.
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Ancient Egyptian Amulet of the Protective God Bes, Late Period, Circa 664–332 BC
Bes, revered in ancient Egyptian households as a fierce protector against evil spirits, was especially associated with childbirth, fertility, and the safety of the home. This charming and well-preserved example exemplifies the mass-produced yet highly expressive amulets of the Late Period.
Dimensions: 1.5 cm (height) × 0.5 cm (width) × 0.8 cm (depth)
Material: Glazed faience
Date: Late Period, circa 664–332 BC
Condition: Very good; intact with original turquoise glaze largely preserved and minor surface encrustation consistent with age
Provenance: Private European collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collections formed since the 1970s; antique market, United Kingdom, 1980; private collection, United Kingdom, acquired 2015
Ancient Egyptian Amulet of the Protective God Bes, Late Period, Circa 664–332 BC
Bes, revered in ancient Egyptian households as a fierce protector against evil spirits, was especially associated with childbirth, fertility, and the safety of the home. This charming and well-preserved example exemplifies the mass-produced yet highly expressive amulets of the Late Period.
Dimensions: 1.5 cm (height) × 0.5 cm (width) × 0.8 cm (depth)
Material: Glazed faience
Date: Late Period, circa 664–332 BC
Condition: Very good; intact with original turquoise glaze largely preserved and minor surface encrustation consistent with age
Provenance: Private European collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collections formed since the 1970s; antique market, United Kingdom, 1980; private collection, United Kingdom, acquired 2015
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Metal
Glazed Faience
Century/ Timeframe
Late Period, Circa 664–332 BC
Acquired from
Auction house
Total weight
400 g
Year acquired
2025
Ethnic group/ culture
Ancient Egyptian
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Country of Origin
Egypt
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
No
Title additional information
Ancient Egyptian Amulet
Previous owner - year acquired
2015
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
