Ptolemaic terracotta figure of the dwarf God Bes

**First Time At Auction**Egypt, Ptolemaic to Roman periods, Alexandria, ca. 2nd century BCE. A mold-made ceramic figure of the god Bes. He is depicted with a large beard, a chubby stomach, and a wide

Ptolemaic Ceramic Bes god Figure, 4.5 in. High. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.** Note** Lots 1 through 47 were all acquired by Professor Benjamin Darsky (Former University o

Roman Vessel of the Ptolemaic-Roman period god Bes, carved terracotta, with dark pigment. Bes was popular during Roma times as a source of protection. Affixed to a clear base. Apprx 5"T. From the coll

Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, ca. late 4th to 3rd century CE. Very rare glass frit head of the god Bes. Bes was the dwarf deity with grotesque and gruesome face which was supposed to ward off all dangerous

A molded terracotta figure of seated Harpokrates, Ptolemaic, c. 2nd - 1st Century BC. The youthful god is without clothing, wearing a headdress consisting of the double crown and a solar disc, right i

Egypt, Roman Period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A remarkable terracotta male figure of either Priapus - the rustic Roman god of gardens and male genitalia - or Bes - the Egyptian deity worshipped a

An architectural lion head suggested to be from either Alexandria, Egypt or Ptolemaic, Roman period, 3rd to 1st C BCE. Together with a fragment of a handle depicting the face of a god. H of fragment 4

Egypt, Ptolemaic to Roman period, ca. 332 BCE to 200 CE. A faience amulet of discoid form featuring the head of Bes, the dwarf deity known as a protector of women, children, and the weak. The god is d

Monumental Terracotta 30” Figure. Dwarf sits on log.

Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A charming, mold-formed faience amulet depicting the Egyptian dwarf god, Bes, in the round. Enveloped in seafoam green gl

Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A charming, mold-formed faience amulet depicting the Egyptian dwarf god, Bes, in the round. Enveloped in seafoam green gl

Late Period, Circa 664 - 332 BC. A finel glazed ancient Egyptian glazed composition amulet of the dwarf god Bes in deep green faience. Highly modelled in a grotesque manner, with a grimaced face, a pr

Late Period, Ca. 663-323 BC. Blue glazed faience amulet of the dwarf god Bes. Plumed headdress containing a suspension hole, a gnarling, somewhat-leonine head, and the body of a squatting dwarf. Amule

Jon Maresch #6160 Terracotta 27" Figure. Dwarf with leather apron sits on stump. Normal wear.

Jon Maresch #6362 Terracotta 23" Figure. Dwarf holds pick hammer.

Jon Maresch #7000 Terracotta 24" Figure. Dwarf in leather apron sits on stump.

Jon Maresch #6804 Terracotta 25" Figure. Dwarf holds two Champagne bottles.

Jon Maresch #12001 Terracotta 25 " Figure. Dwarf works metal tool.

Terracotta 20" Figure. Dwarf with leather apron and red feathered hat. Normal wear.

Bernard Bloch Terracotta 16" Figure. Dwarf stands with pick. Very good condition.

Terracotta 10" Figure. Dwarf with bowling ball. Mint.

This robust terracotta figure of Bes, the protector deity, is enveloped in a time-softened glaze, its turquoise highlights shimmering against the earthen tones. Bes is commonly portrayed full-faced an

Terracotta Bernard Block 14” Figure. Dwarf holds basket.

Jon Maresch #6772 Terracotta 14 1/2" Figure. Dwarf holds large stein.