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Description
Bes and Taweret / Tauret
Dimensions :-
Bes statue - Height - 10.4 cm / 4 inches
Width - 4.5 cm / 1-3/4 inches
- Large Bes amulet - Height - 6.4 cm - 2-1/2 inches
- Width - 5.8 cm - 2-1/4 inches
- Small Bes amulet - Height - 4.5 cm1-3/4 inches
- Width - 2.5 cm / 1 inch.
- Tauret - Height - 4.5 cm / 1-3/4 inches
- Width - 3.2 cm / 1-1/2 inches
Made of a limestone and quartzite composition stone with a variety of aged patinas.
An ancient household favourite, Bes has returned to the collection with company. The replica statue has never looked better with a rustic old look that is very authentic. In addition, my old amulet of Bes with his tongue poking out wearing a remnant feather headdress. Also included is a small amulet of the god which can be used as a necklace.
Tauret the hippopotamus god of childbirth and pregnant women has been included in the set in the form of a small amulet. Her very shape inspired such pregnant associations but unlike a real hippopotamus, she walked on two legs and could incorperate the tail of the crocodile as in this amulet.
Both deities have associations with the protection of the home and childbirth.