Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes
664–525 BC
Maker Unknown
Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes, 664–525 BC. Egypt, Late Period, Dynasties 26. Egyptian blue; overall: 9.3 x 6.1 x 4.1 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1995.13 Bes was the Egyptian god of many things, including cosmetics, war, and childbirth.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Vessels
- Formatted Medium
- Egyptian blue
- Dimensions
- Overall: 9.3 x 6.1 x 4.1 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
- Departments
- Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Accession Number
- 1995.13
- Credit Line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
- Exhibitions
- Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 107 Egyptian
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