Ancient Roman Terracotta Ancient Egyptian Bes Jarlet - 11 cm
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This original terracotta Ancient Egyptian Bes Jarlet is classified as Ancient Roman and dated to the 1st–2nd century AD, measuring 11 × 10 × 7 cm.
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Description from the seller
Ancient Egyptian terracotta jarlet from the Late Period, featuring a finely moulded representation of the protective deity Bes on the front. The vessel has a short neck with a slightly flaring rim and a small loop handle attached to the shoulder. The front displays the characteristic face of Bes with pronounced eyebrows, large almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, moustache, and a long beard, giving the vessel its distinctive and expressive appearance.
Bes was one of the most popular protective deities in ancient Egypt. Depicted as a dwarf with leonine features, he served as the guardian of the household, women during pregnancy and childbirth, and young children. He was also believed to ward off evil spirits and nightmares while promoting fertility, vitality, and well-being. Images of Bes frequently adorned everyday objects such as vessels, cosmetic containers, and amulets, providing their owners with protection and good fortune. His cult remained widespread throughout the Late Period and continued into the Greco-Roman era.
The vessel is made of reddish-brown terracotta and displays an attractive archaeological surface with authentic age patina, mineral encrustations, and traces of burial deposits.
Condition: Well preserved for its age, with expected surface wear, minor chips, mineral encrustations, and earthen deposits. Overall in very good archaeological condition with an attractive authentic surface.
Provenance
Formerly in the Madeleine & Erich Dammann Collection, Germany.
Acquired during the collectors’ extensive travels between 1950 and 1970. The collection is documented in Germany by 1970 through historical photographs of the family residence and subsequently remained in continuous family ownership.
The objects were acquired privately during the collectors’ travels. As was customary for private purchases made at local markets during the 1950s and 1960s, purchase receipts or invoices were generally neither issued nor requested.
Historical photographs and biographical documentation relating to the Dammann Collection are available and support the long-standing provenance of the collection.
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Ancient Egyptian terracotta jarlet from the Late Period, featuring a finely moulded representation of the protective deity Bes on the front. The vessel has a short neck with a slightly flaring rim and a small loop handle attached to the shoulder. The front displays the characteristic face of Bes with pronounced eyebrows, large almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, moustache, and a long beard, giving the vessel its distinctive and expressive appearance.
Bes was one of the most popular protective deities in ancient Egypt. Depicted as a dwarf with leonine features, he served as the guardian of the household, women during pregnancy and childbirth, and young children. He was also believed to ward off evil spirits and nightmares while promoting fertility, vitality, and well-being. Images of Bes frequently adorned everyday objects such as vessels, cosmetic containers, and amulets, providing their owners with protection and good fortune. His cult remained widespread throughout the Late Period and continued into the Greco-Roman era.
The vessel is made of reddish-brown terracotta and displays an attractive archaeological surface with authentic age patina, mineral encrustations, and traces of burial deposits.
Condition: Well preserved for its age, with expected surface wear, minor chips, mineral encrustations, and earthen deposits. Overall in very good archaeological condition with an attractive authentic surface.
Provenance
Formerly in the Madeleine & Erich Dammann Collection, Germany.
Acquired during the collectors’ extensive travels between 1950 and 1970. The collection is documented in Germany by 1970 through historical photographs of the family residence and subsequently remained in continuous family ownership.
The objects were acquired privately during the collectors’ travels. As was customary for private purchases made at local markets during the 1950s and 1960s, purchase receipts or invoices were generally neither issued nor requested.
Historical photographs and biographical documentation relating to the Dammann Collection are available and support the long-standing provenance of the collection.
#Orientalism
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman Period, 1st - 2nd Cent. AD
Name of object
Ancient Egyptian Bes Jarlet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
11 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
10 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
7 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
