Oud-Egyptisch Faience Amulet van God Bes - 43 mm
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Beschrijving van de verkoper
Ancient Egyptian
Provenance:
Collection passed on to me by mother (P.M.Shaw) in 2009
Given to her by
J.G.Judd who acquired the piece part of a strand of varied depictions and amulets from Cairo dealer 02-11-1978. - with copy of original invoice available.
International Signed and Tracked.
Faience Amulet of God Bes.
Material: Egyptian Faience (a self-glazing, quartz-based ceramic).
Key Features: He is depicted with his classic grotesque, lion-like face and a stylized, wide beard.
His tongue is sticking out, a traditional protective gesture meant to ward off evil forces.
He has a characteristically dwarf-like, bow-legged physique, standing on a small integral rectangular base with his hands resting firmly on his thighs.
Atop his head is a modified crown or headdress base that transitions into a pierced suspension loop, meaning this was intended to be worn on a necklace or cord as a personal talisman.
The back features a flat back-pillar, typical of mold-made amulets from later Egyptian periods.
Color: A vibrant, glossy turquoise blue. This color was deeply symbolic to the Egyptians, representing fertility, rebirth, and the life-giving waters of the Nile.
Condition: Overall, it is in excellent condition with very crisp molded details. The glaze shows characteristic age-related weathering, with minor pitting, fine surface crazing, and some localized brownish iron/soil staining (particularly along the crevices and the back pillar) consistent with long-term burial.
Dating & Period
Amulets of Bes in this specific stylized form—featuring a prominent back pillar, a bright turquoise-blue glaze, and a standard suspension loop at the crest—were produced in massive quantities during Egypt's later eras.
Estimated Date: Late Period to Ptolemaic Period (c. 664 – 30 BCE)
Estimated Dating : It could potentially date as early as the Third Intermediate Period (c. 1070 – 664 BCE), though the crispness of the glaze and specific back-pillar mold-style lean heavily toward the 26th Dynasty or later.
Microscopic images have been added to display pigmentation and integrity of the core faience.
"Compliance with European Legislation
I, the seller, declare that I am familiar with Regulation (EU) 2019/880 and Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 (in force as of June 2025), and confirm that:
• This object was not illegally exported from its country of origin after the date on which the 1970 UNESCO Convention entered into force for that specific country.
• The object is accompanied by the documentation required by EU law for its legal import.
• I undertake to provide any required export licenses or certificates of origin to European customs authorities.
Disclaimer for Experts and Platforms.
This declaration is provided by the seller under their sole responsibility. The seller confirms knowledge of and compliance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 and all applicable laws concerning the sale and import of cultural goods.
Neither the platform nor its experts are liable for the accuracy, legality, or authenticity of the documents and statements provided.
Acceptance of the object on the platform does not imply legal validation of its importation or authentication.
The buyer is responsible for ensuring compliance with customs laws in their country.
Ancient Egyptian
Provenance:
Collection passed on to me by mother (P.M.Shaw) in 2009
Given to her by
J.G.Judd who acquired the piece part of a strand of varied depictions and amulets from Cairo dealer 02-11-1978. - with copy of original invoice available.
International Signed and Tracked.
Faience Amulet of God Bes.
Material: Egyptian Faience (a self-glazing, quartz-based ceramic).
Key Features: He is depicted with his classic grotesque, lion-like face and a stylized, wide beard.
His tongue is sticking out, a traditional protective gesture meant to ward off evil forces.
He has a characteristically dwarf-like, bow-legged physique, standing on a small integral rectangular base with his hands resting firmly on his thighs.
Atop his head is a modified crown or headdress base that transitions into a pierced suspension loop, meaning this was intended to be worn on a necklace or cord as a personal talisman.
The back features a flat back-pillar, typical of mold-made amulets from later Egyptian periods.
Color: A vibrant, glossy turquoise blue. This color was deeply symbolic to the Egyptians, representing fertility, rebirth, and the life-giving waters of the Nile.
Condition: Overall, it is in excellent condition with very crisp molded details. The glaze shows characteristic age-related weathering, with minor pitting, fine surface crazing, and some localized brownish iron/soil staining (particularly along the crevices and the back pillar) consistent with long-term burial.
Dating & Period
Amulets of Bes in this specific stylized form—featuring a prominent back pillar, a bright turquoise-blue glaze, and a standard suspension loop at the crest—were produced in massive quantities during Egypt's later eras.
Estimated Date: Late Period to Ptolemaic Period (c. 664 – 30 BCE)
Estimated Dating : It could potentially date as early as the Third Intermediate Period (c. 1070 – 664 BCE), though the crispness of the glaze and specific back-pillar mold-style lean heavily toward the 26th Dynasty or later.
Microscopic images have been added to display pigmentation and integrity of the core faience.
"Compliance with European Legislation
I, the seller, declare that I am familiar with Regulation (EU) 2019/880 and Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 (in force as of June 2025), and confirm that:
• This object was not illegally exported from its country of origin after the date on which the 1970 UNESCO Convention entered into force for that specific country.
• The object is accompanied by the documentation required by EU law for its legal import.
• I undertake to provide any required export licenses or certificates of origin to European customs authorities.
Disclaimer for Experts and Platforms.
This declaration is provided by the seller under their sole responsibility. The seller confirms knowledge of and compliance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 and all applicable laws concerning the sale and import of cultural goods.
Neither the platform nor its experts are liable for the accuracy, legality, or authenticity of the documents and statements provided.
Acceptance of the object on the platform does not imply legal validation of its importation or authentication.
The buyer is responsible for ensuring compliance with customs laws in their country.
Details
Cultuur
Oud-Egyptisch
Eeuw / Periode
1070 BC - 664 BC
Name of object
Amulet of God Bes
Verkregen van
Privécollectie
Jaar van verkrijging
2009
Materiaal
Faience
Land van verkrijging
Verenigd Koninkrijk
Staat
Uitstekend
Vorige eigenaar verkregen van
Geërfd
Height
43 mm
Vorige eigenaar - jaar van verkrijging
1978
Width
17 mm
Vorige eigenaar - land van verkrijging
Verenigd Koninkrijk
Ik verklaar dat ik dit object op legale wijze heb verkregen en dat ik bevoegd ben om het te verkopen
Ja
Authenticiteit
Origineel/officieel
Verkocht door
Disclaimer
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De verkoper is door Catawiki geïnformeerd over de documentatievereisten en garandeert het volgende: - het object is op legale wijze verkregen, - de verkoper is gerechtigd om het object te verkopen en/of te exporteren, indien van toepassing, - de verkoper zal de nodige informatie over de herkomst aanleveren en, indien van toepassing en in overeenstemming met de lokale wetgeving, de vereiste documentatie en vergunningen regelen, - de verkoper zal de koper op de hoogte stellen van eventuele vertragingen bij het verkrijgen van de benodigde vergunningen. Door een bod uit te brengen, erken je dat voor de import mogelijk documentatie vereist is, afhankelijk van het land waar je woont, en dat het verkrijgen van vergunningen kan leiden tot vertraging in de levering van je object.
