Ancient Egyptian Large god Bes figure (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
An Egyptian terracotta ceramics figure if the god Bes . Late ptolemaic period to Roman period , circa 1st century BC - 1st century AD.
Surface partially covered with a brown glaze and reddish pigmentation. Intact.Height 18 cm.
Condition: Good condition .
Provenance: Old Private collection France. built up Egyptology collection between 1975 and 1990.
Description:
According to R.H. Wilkinson, "Despite his appearance, which changed in many details over time, Bes was deemed beneficent to humans and he was accepted by all classes of Egyptians as a powerful apotropaic deity. He was especially associated with the protection of children, pregnant women and those giving birth..." (p. 102 in The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt).
Bes' complex iconography shows the deity often as a human dwarf/lion hybrid. Bes continued to be a popular god into the Greco-Roman period, and was adopted by the military as a protective figure.
Will be shipped registered and insured. I combine shipping. See also my other auctions.
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The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license, will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about the status of the permits if this takes more than a few days.
An Egyptian terracotta ceramics figure if the god Bes . Late ptolemaic period to Roman period , circa 1st century BC - 1st century AD.
Surface partially covered with a brown glaze and reddish pigmentation. Intact.Height 18 cm.
Condition: Good condition .
Provenance: Old Private collection France. built up Egyptology collection between 1975 and 1990.
Description:
According to R.H. Wilkinson, "Despite his appearance, which changed in many details over time, Bes was deemed beneficent to humans and he was accepted by all classes of Egyptians as a powerful apotropaic deity. He was especially associated with the protection of children, pregnant women and those giving birth..." (p. 102 in The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt).
Bes' complex iconography shows the deity often as a human dwarf/lion hybrid. Bes continued to be a popular god into the Greco-Roman period, and was adopted by the military as a protective figure.
Will be shipped registered and insured. I combine shipping. See also my other auctions.
I only ship in EU. When you bid make sure you have a shipping adress in EU.
The supplier warrants that they obtained this lot in a legal manner.
The seller guarantees that they are entitled to sell/export this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license, will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about the status of the permits if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
100 BC -100 AD
Name of object
Large god Bes figure
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Subject/Depiction
God
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
