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2001.67.128

Green faience double-sided figure, possibly of the god Bes. The figure was probably once a pendant bead as it has the remains of a broken suspension loop on one side. [MdeA 3/10/2001]

2001.67.128

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Collection type
Object
Description
Green faience double-sided figure, possibly of the god Bes. The figure was probably once a pendant bead as it has the remains of a broken suspension loop on one side. [MdeA 3/10/2001]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Nubia Dunqulah [Dongola Dunkula]
Cultural groups
Nubian
Date
Date collected
By 1934
Acquisition information
Donated: 1921, uncertain Found unentered: 2001
Materials and processes
Material Faience Pottery
Dimensions
Length: max 18 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2001.67.128

Search terms: Figure, Religion, Bead, Ornament, Pendant, Amulet