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Description : Classical Antiquities. Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, ca. late 4th to 3rd century CE. Very rare glass frit head of the god Bes. Bes was the dwarf deity with grotesque and gruesome face which was supposed to ward off all dangerous creatures. His beard and lion's ears add to his un-Egyptian and therefore fearsome looks. Made of a ceramic composition baked at extremely high temperatures in a special fusing oven, which once clenched formed a glass surface. Size: 1.875 W x 1.75 H (4.8 cm x 4.4 cm), 4.75 H (12.1 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: acquired from Huntersville, North Carolina, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #126189
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