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Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes, 664-525 BC. Creator: Unknown.

Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes, 664-525 BC. Creator: Unknown.

2-726-359 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes, 664-525 BC. Both ancient Egyptian men and women loved cosmetics. Unguents, oils, and perfumes made from aromatic plant resins and gums were obtained at great cost from distant lands. The objects identified with cosmetics were given lavish treatment. The god Bes, patron god of cosmetics, is the subject of this colourful jar.

Image Details

Medium
  1. Egyptian blue
Picture Type
  1. Vessels

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2190x2738
File Size : 17,568kb

Aliases

  1. 1995.13
  1. 157614
  1. 0940022822
  1. 1995.13
  1. 2-726-359
  1. 2726359

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