LOT 9 Egyptian Green Rhyolite Bes
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Saite Period, 26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. A substantial carved rhyolite kohl jar formed as a figure of Bes standing nude with the hands resting on the stomach and hips, beard arranged in curled hanks with the chin shaven, rectangular base and cap with central hole. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 242 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Acquired by the current owner in 2000 from Mrs C.W. an old French private collection formed since the early 1980s, supplied with geologic report No. TL005220, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Dr Bonewitz notes: 'An exceptionally fine job of carving in a hard material.'
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