Depiction of the god Bes. Terracotta and greywacke. Ptolemaic Period
Title

Depiction of the god Bes. Terracotta and greywacke. Ptolemaic Period

Caption

Depiction of the god Bes. Terracotta and greywacke. Ptolemaic Period (304-30 BC). Bes was one of the most popular deities in ancient Egypt. His figure tends to appear in contexts related to sexual activity. Likewise, his role as a protector was also aimed at women in childbirth

Date

304th century BC

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A15_410

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Rights managed

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