"Fragment, Bes, with bow and arrow". Corner, framed by raised border with partial image of Bes (?) with drawn bow and arrow. Scratched surface, broken at side and at top above the head. Scratched on back. Two labels attached. Ink number. Crack continues onto bottom of object. Shiny surface, Doubtful authenticity.
Fragment of relief, with Bes with bow and arrow
Height: 1.5 cm
Length: 16.4 cm
Width: 4.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville
Accession number: E.GA.2904.1943
Primary reference Number: 57332
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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