***Large Egyptian Faience Figure of Bes Holding Vase*** Start Price USD 1,350.00 Current Price USD 1,350.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, September 28, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Location london See more about '***Large Egyptian Faience Figure of Bes Holding Vase***' Description      AUTHENTICITY Welcome to ELEMENT204 Element204 is a group of keen collectors offering an exquisite variety of Ancient Egyptian Amulets, figurines and genuine collectible items. We maintain a 100% feedback rating and offer a full guarantee on all items. All eBayers are welcome to browse our listings and email us with any questions or requests.          Ancient Egyptian Figure of Bes   TYPE : Ancient Egyptian   CULTURE : Ancient Egyptian   DATE : 1053B.C -332B.C   MATERIAL : Egyptian  faience   Dimensions : 144mm x 49mm x 26mm         CONDITION: Fully intact. Wear visible.     Description: On auction is a rare figure dipiction of the ancient Egyptian God Bes. Shown with his tongue protruding, arms held high holding a large dotted vase/vessel. The god is shown crouching on the symbolic lotus with a baboon, shown with his hand to mouth, seated between his legs. The rear of the figure shows the remaing glaze highlighting the pleated hair with a display of a suttle black glaze.      History Information:   A guardian god. Bes was a foreign god, an import from the land of Nubia. He was jolly, fond of music, and dancing. He was a popular god who was adopted by the middle classes; he was considered a tutelary god of childbirth and, strangely enough, of cosmetics and female adornments. Bes chased away demons of the night and guarded men from dangerous animals. His image was carved on bedpost. He eventually became a protector of the dead and, amazingly, competed with even the refined and magnificent god Osiris for the attentions of men. He was originally the protective deity of the royal house of Egypt, but came to be a popular household deity throughout Egypt.     Auction Policies:• P&P will be only $15 WORLDWIDE for most item, delivery is recorded for your safety and peace of mind. (ALERT - WE HAVE HAD TO RAISE SHIPPING FEES TO $15 DUE TO THE HIGHER COSTS OF POSTAGE AS WELL AS COVERING PACKAGING MATERIALS) • $10 INSURANCE is optional on all items.• Cheque payments: Seller reserves the right to not send goods until cheque has cleared. Members with a minimum of 10 positive references are eligible for immediate dispatch.• Payment from the successful bidder must be received within seven business days from the closing date of the auction.• Unfortunately Authentic Antiquities can no longer accept bids from bidders with a zero or negative feedback rating unless we are emailed first. E-Mail:  aantiquities@hotmail.com Dedicated Customer service You are welcome to contact us via email if you have any queries before, or after sales. Please do not hesitate to do so if you need assistance, or simply some general information. All items are sold under the terms of a  LIFETIME GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY . Click to view our FEEDBACK Protecting and delicately handling such rare and extraordinary pieces is an essential quality in our trade which has consequently formed and maintained our unique reputation. ANY ITEM PROVED TO BE NON-AUTHENTIC WILL BE INSTANTLY REFUNDED Place a Bid!