The upper part of the vessel is shaped like the face mask of the god Bes. The details of his jester's physiognomy have been largely added in paint. The funnel-shaped neck with a frieze of leaves adorns the head of this popular deity, rendering his usual feather crown.
Present location |
PELIZAEUS-MUSEUM [04/030] HILDESHEIM |
Inventory number |
4887 |
Dating |
AMENHOTEP IV/AMENOPHIS IV/NEFERKHEPERURE/AKHENATEN (not after); AMENHOTEP III/AMENOPHIS III/NEBMAATRE (not before) |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
FIGURE VASE |
Material |
CLAY |
Technique |
TECHNIQUE OF CERAMICS; FORMED BY HAND; PAINTED; BURNED |
Height |
24.8 cm |
Diameter |
14,9 cm |