Roman Period, 2nd 3rd Century AD. An interesting sandstone head of the god Bes. Nicely styled with glaring features and characteristic maneš and large, staring eyes. Small head-dress composed of a stylized solar disc and plumes. The back of the head is rough, where it was part of a wall or larger sculpture group.
H: 30.4cm / 12".
On a custom base. A most fascinating rendition of this popular Egyptian protector-god. The god Bes originally had a very leonine appearance during the heigh ...click for details
Roman Period, c.3rd - 4th Century AD. A large terracotta anthropoid head from the lid section of a sarcophagus. The facial features are sculpted in an abstract fashion, with an angular brow ridge and nose. Some brownish pigmentation highlights the face and the two long braids of hair painted below the ears as well as a lower border. Across the forehead is a modeled garland or rosette studded head piece. H: 15"; W: 17 ˝". Intact with just some minor abraision along the bottom. A most in ...click for details
