The cult of Bes became highly popular only during the New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18. He was mainly believed to protect women during pregancy and children growth, two major health issues with high mortality in ancient Egypt. Bes is usually depicted as a dwarf with banded legs, lion tail, protruding tongue and a headdress with 4 to 7 plumes
Yellow glaze with red encrustations (ears, tongue and navel) and blue spots (top of plumes, eyes, bracelets and sex) H 3.5, W 1.2, D 0.9 Late Dynasty 18, Amarna Period Private Collection DA
Green glaze with red pasted navel inlay H 7.9, W. 4.3, D 2.6 New Kingdom Dynasty 18 MET #00.4.33
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