Amulet
29-105-54
From: Israel | Beth Shean
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
| Object Number | 29-105-54 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Egyptian |
| Provenience | Israel | Beth Shean |
| Archaeology Area | CN II, 7, Class D |
| Period | Early Iron |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Gold |
| Technique | Stamped |
| Iconography | Bes |
| Description | Oblong; hollow; stamped with figure of Bes; loop attachment on top. Oren: “Gold amulet with loop at top and filled with yellow paste. Raised figure of Ptah, god of the dynastic race at Memphis. Gold amulets of the same shape with Egyptian features (Hathor, coiffure, lotus plants) are common in LB contexts in Syria and Palestine.” |
| Credit Line | Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928 |
| Other Number | 887 - Field No SF |
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