A large Egyptian Steatite Plaque of the god Bes, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings He furthered Egypt’s trade relations

He furthered Egypt’s trade relations and internal development

and regeneration but also for its weight

faceted emerald beads of a later date

When they are found on a Roman occupation site this is most often of military origin

Provenance: Ex UK private collection

A large Egyptian Steatite Plaque of the god Bes, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Jewelry - Earrings He furthered Egypt’s trade relationsOn one side of this large, finely carved rectangular plaque is the face of the god Bes, protector of home, family, and childbirth, and for that reason, he figures prominently in domestic magic and amulets. His close connection to all aspects of fertility and sexuality is demonstrated by the presence of his image in the "Birth houses", shrines associated with temples of the Late and Greco Roman periods. He also had a special relation to the goddess