Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes
| Title | Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes |
|---|---|
| Date | 664–525 BCE 6th century BCE |
| Medium | Egyptian blue |
| Classification | Vessels |
| Origin | Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 26 Egypt |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes, 664–525 BCE. Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 26. Egyptian blue; overall: 9.3 x 6.1 x 4.1 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1995.13 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 664–525 BCE. It is executed in egyptian blue and classified as vessels. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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