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Third Intermediate Period
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Characteristics drawn from achrondroplasia are melded with those from lions to create a fierce-looking group of deities. These gods protected people during their life as well as after their death. This example has particularly clear harsh characteristics that emphasize the otherworldliness of the Bes-image, who has an important role in protecting ancient Egyptians.
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Title: Amulet of a Bes-image
Period: Third Intermediate Period
Date: ca. 1070–664 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Faience
Dimensions: H. 7.2 × W. 2.5 × D. 1.4 cm (2 13/16 × 1 × 9/16 in.)
Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Object Number: 2021.41.56
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