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Bes with lion and pig
An Egyptian divinity introduced into Greece during the late eighth century B.C., Bes was particularly prominent as a god of fertility and health. Here he appears as "master of animals."
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Title: Jasper scarab
Period: Classical
Date: 5th century BCE
Culture: Greek
Medium: Jasper, green
Dimensions: H.: 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
Classification: Gems
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1937
Accession Number: 37.11.7
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