The figure shows Bes with deformed legs, a jester's face and the highly stylized tresses of his beard. His upper body is covered with the skin of a wildcat complete with its head. Both the god's hands are placed on his thighs. Beneath the navel a girdle is indicated.
Present location |
PELIZAEUS-MUSEUM [04/030] HILDESHEIM |
Inventory number |
1026 |
Dating |
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
STATUE |
Material |
LIMESTONE |
Technique |
SCULPTURED |
Height |
46.5 cm |
Width |
22.5 cm |
Depth |
17 cm |