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Consulter la cote et le prix de Egyptian Glazed Faience Janiform Bes Head Fragment



Description : Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A mold-formed faience Janiform head depicting the expressive face of Bes, the dwarf god meant as a protector of women and children within a household. Each side of the head features a finely detailed countenance of recessed, almond-shaped eyes, a bulbous triangular nose, incised horizontal whiskers, and a gaping mouth above a broad chin. Incisions across the foreheads of each visage add to the characteristic presentation of Bes, and areas of light blue glaze covers most surfaces. A Janiform head like this example was once part of a larger, two-sided figure. Size: 0.9 W x 0.9 H (2.3 cm x 2.3 cm) Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired in the late 1990s, ex-Mark Goodstein collection, New York, 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. #157839
Prix: 0.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 600 USD-900 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 3C
Titre : Egyptian Glazed Faience Janiform Bes Head Fragment
Dimensions : 0.9 W x 0.9 H (2.3 cm)
Condition report : A fragment of a larger composition. Small loss to chin and mouth of one face as shown. Fading to glaze pigment with light encrustations. Nice preservation of facial details on both sides.
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente , Louisville, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Ancient Treasures & Holiday Jewelry
Date de la vente : 19/11/2020 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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