A Passion for the Past/Bes Amulets

Bes Amulets

49
Head of Bes
Dynasty 26 (664-525 BC) or later
Faience
L: 2 in. (5.1 cm), W: 1.5625 in. (4 cm)
Smith collection: "Bot of Dr. Banks, no. 278, Nov. 21, 1939 11.66"

50
Bes amulet
Probably Ptolemaic-Roman Periods (304 BC-450 AD)
Faience
L: 1.375 in. (3.5 cm)
Smith collection: "Bot of Dr. Banks, no. 292, Nov. 21, 1939"

51
Double-faced Bes amulet
Probably Dynasty 26 (664-525 BC)
Faience
L: 2.1875 in. (5.6 cm)
Smith collection: "from Memphis, Buckle collection. Bot of Dr. Banks, Feb. 27, 1941 (35.-) 4 for 100.-"

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49 Head of Bes Dynasty 26 (664-525 BC) or later Faience L: 2 in. (5.1 cm), W: 1.5625 in. (4 cm) Smith collection: "Bot of Dr. Banks, no. 278, Nov. 21, 1939 11.66"	50 Bes amulet Probably Ptolemaic-Roman Periods (304 BC-450 AD) Faience L: 1.375 in. (3.5 cm) Smith collection: "Bot of Dr. Banks, no. 292, Nov. 21, 1939"	51 Double-faced Bes amulet Probably Dynasty 26 (664-525 BC) Faience L: 2.1875 in. (5.6 cm) Smith collection: "from Memphis, Buckle collection. Bot of Dr. Banks, Feb. 27, 1941 (35.-) 4 for 100.-"