Ancient Egyptian Necklace made of Turquoise and Faience Mummy beads with amulet of the Dwarf God Bes - 47 cm (No reserve price)
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Ancient Egyptian necklace of turquoise and faience mummy beads with a Bes amulet, Late Period (7th–4th century BC), 47 cm long, in excellent condition, strung on modern wire with a stainless steel silver-plated lobster clasp.
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- In ancient Egypt, several protective deities were depicted as dwarves featuring a lion's mane, ears, and tail, and often wearing a plumed headdress. Such gods are now referred to as the Bes-image. The domain of the Bes image was the household. He averted evil with music, knives, or the sa sign as he watched over the occupants of the house. He was particularly protective of women and children, and over time this responsibility gave him a role in some temples when there was a birth house for the deity. Thus, the Bes image was a popular amulet.
- See last picture as a parallel: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/135834/amulet-of-bes
- Strung on modern wire with Stainless steel Silver plated Lobster lock.
- Total length: 47 cm. Hanger: 2,5 cm. Average bead size: 2-4 mm.
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Provenance/Known History:
Ancient Egyptian Faience Mummy beads: Ex William Ohly 1883-1955, Abbey Museum, New Barnet, by descent. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Ancient Egyptian Turquoise beads: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that J.T.O., The Netherlands.
Ancient Egyptian Faience Bes amulet: Ex. Mustaki collection, Egypt, pre-1950's. In various UK collections after 1950. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
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IMPORTANT!
Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
- In ancient Egypt, several protective deities were depicted as dwarves featuring a lion's mane, ears, and tail, and often wearing a plumed headdress. Such gods are now referred to as the Bes-image. The domain of the Bes image was the household. He averted evil with music, knives, or the sa sign as he watched over the occupants of the house. He was particularly protective of women and children, and over time this responsibility gave him a role in some temples when there was a birth house for the deity. Thus, the Bes image was a popular amulet.
- See last picture as a parallel: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/135834/amulet-of-bes
- Strung on modern wire with Stainless steel Silver plated Lobster lock.
- Total length: 47 cm. Hanger: 2,5 cm. Average bead size: 2-4 mm.
Registered shipping.
Provenance/Known History:
Ancient Egyptian Faience Mummy beads: Ex William Ohly 1883-1955, Abbey Museum, New Barnet, by descent. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Ancient Egyptian Turquoise beads: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that J.T.O., The Netherlands.
Ancient Egyptian Faience Bes amulet: Ex. Mustaki collection, Egypt, pre-1950's. In various UK collections after 1950. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
7th - 4th Century BC, Late Period
Name of object
Necklace made of Turquoise and Faience Mummy beads with amulet of the Dwarf God Bes
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
47 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1883
Width
0.2 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
0.4 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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