A standing figure of a Bes-image

Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom

ca. 1950–1850 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 109

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Title: A standing figure of a Bes-image
Period: Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12, early-mid
Date: ca. 1950–1850 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, between Houses A1:1 & A2:3, Pit 367, MMA excavations, 1920–22
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: H. 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Object Number: 22.1.59
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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