Ancient Egyptian Bracelet made of Turquois and Lapis beads with Bes amulet - 18.5 cm - Strung on modern wire with Gold Filled Silver lobsterlock(925). - Total length: 18,5 cm. Average bead size: 3-4 mm. - Bes: 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 pictures as a parallel: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/548301 - Turquoise was very closely associated with the Goddess of Joy and Fertility, Hathor, who was one of the most important divinities in Ancient Egypt. - Prized for thousands of years, Lapis was a favoured stone in ancient Egypt, where it was believed to lead the soul into immortality and open the heart to love. The royal stone, it was said to contain the soul of the gods. Registered shipping. Provenance/Known History: Ancient Egyptian Turquoise and Lapis beads: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that J.T.O., The Netherlands. Ancient Egyptian Faience Bes amulet: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that A.A. Gallery, UK. Important information: - 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. - A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot. - 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.