Bead Necklace with Figural Pendant Beads and Figure of Bes as Central Pendant
| Culture | Egyptian |
|---|---|
| Title | Bead Necklace with Figural Pendant Beads and Figure of Bes as Central Pendant |
| Date | 300–100 BCE |
| Medium | Glass and faience |
| Dimensions | Overall: 16 5/16 in. (41.5 cm) Weight: 0.02 lb. |
| Credit Line | Burton Y. Berry Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 69.107.9A |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
Bes is a household god who was painted on the walls of homes and is depicted on amulets and other objects used in daily life, such as beds and mirrors. He is known as a protector of women, especially during childbirth, and is associated with music and dance. He is dwarf-like in his appearance and often appears as a small, bent figure with a large head. His head alone is frequently presented on amulets, as in the central amulet on this necklace. The full-faced orientation of the head is typical of images intended to ward off evil.
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"Bead Necklace with Figural Pendant Beads and Figure of Bes as Central Pendant | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=69.107.9A