{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-faience-protective-dwarf-deity-figure-late-period-circa-664-30-b-c","title":"Ancient Egyptian | Faience Protective Dwarf Deity Figure | Late Period | Circa 664–30 B.C.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egypt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egyptian faience (glazed composition)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA finely molded Ancient Egyptian faience amulet depicting the dwarf god Bes, shown in his characteristic frontal pose with a large head and compact body. The figure is rendered in pale green glazed faience with traces of mineral deposits accumulated over centuries. A suspension perforation is visible along the side, indicating the piece was once worn as a protective charm.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBes is portrayed standing upright with stylized facial features and a prominent head, typical of small Late Period amulets representing the popular household deity. Despite its small scale, the figure retains the powerful symbolic presence associated with Bes imagery.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Mold-made faience representation of the dwarf god Bes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Frontal protective deity pose typical of Bes iconography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Suspension perforation for wearing as a protective amulet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Traces of original green faience glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Compact portable form typical of Late Period protective charms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBes was one of the most beloved protective deities in ancient Egyptian religion. Unlike many gods depicted in formal profile, Bes was shown frontally as a dwarf-like figure with exaggerated features meant to frighten away harmful spirits.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHe served as a guardian of the household, protector of women and children, and defender against evil forces. Amulets depicting Bes were commonly worn for protection, particularly during childbirth and in domestic settings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAncient condition with surface wear, mineral deposits, and glaze loss consistent with age. Minor abrasions and patination present throughout.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHeight: 0.88 in\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 0.25 in\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 0.25 in\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n2,000–2,600 years old\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nView a comparable faience protective amulet in the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/548274\" title=\"Egyptian Faience Amulet – The Metropolitan Museum of Art\"\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nExplore our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/collections\/ancient-egyptian-mummies-artifacts\" title=\"Ancient Egyptian Artifacts – Relic \u0026amp; Rarity\"\u003eAncient Egyptian Artifacts Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Relic and Rarity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52556269814082,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1803\/2194\/files\/ancient-egyptian-faience-bes-amulet-late-period-small.png?v=1774188440","url":"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/products\/ancient-egyptian-faience-protective-dwarf-deity-figure-late-period-circa-664-30-b-c","provider":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}