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Copper alloy figurine of a woman and Bes
Bes carried by woman. Bes protected pregnant women and children.
History note: Formerly MacGregor collection
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 10.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
25th Dynasty
26th Dynasty
Late Period
-0664
BCE
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-0332
BCE
Accession number: E.6.1937
Primary reference Number: 53548
Oldadmincategory: MW
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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