Ancient Egyptian - Amulet in glazed faience - the god Bes...

EGYPTIAN AMULET IN BLUE-TONED FAIENCE A finely detailed amulet depicting the god Bes playing the tambourine. Bes is shown in right profile, legs slightly bent and hands raised to hold the tambourine. A suspension loop is located above his head. The piece displays various shades of blue and turquoise glaze, with intricate details, a flat underside, and a suspension loop at the top. New Kingdom, from the 28th to the 20th Dynasty, 1550–1069 BC. dimensions: 19 mm x 10 mm Remounted Expertised by Simone Musso, consulting curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri archaeological expedition. Provenance: United Kingdom, A.P.L. Gallery. Provenance history, important collection assembled before 1990 The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days

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