Egyptian Wooden Relief of the God Bes easterneurope they were hung from the

they were hung from the rafters of men’s houses to safeguard food

ritual jewelry

Cameroon or Northern Gabon

The period is traditionally divided into two distinct phases — the Northern Song (960–1127) and the Southern Song (1127–1275) — each fostering major kiln traditions

Egyptian Wooden Relief of the God Bes easterneurope they were hung from theLate Period, Dynasty 26, c. 664525 BC, Egypt An exceptional and extremely rare carved wooden relief of the protective household deity Bes, shown in one of his most iconic and expressive forms. The figure appears nude and frontal, with a grotesque leonine face, prominent feline nose, large flaring ears, curling beard, and a tall feathered headdress. His stocky body exhibits the characteristic traits of achondroplastic dwarfismshort, powerful limbs,