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Bes Head
Bes Head
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Bes Head

Culture Ancient Egyptian
DateLate Period, about 664–332 BCE
Mediumpolychrome faience
Dimensions3.8 × 2.6 cm (1 1/2 × 1 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Markingsnone visible
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Terms
Object number1925.665
DescriptionFaience, blue with outline of a face in greenProvenanceMrs. Kingsmill Marrs, Boston, MA
On View
Not on view
white background
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