Bes Medicine Container:

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Bes Medicine Container:
Bes Medicine Container - Period: Late Period - 27th-31st Dynasties (525-332 BC) Dimensions: H: 15.2 cm -- Properties: Iron oxide pigment; Ceramic; Human hair - Where used: Household -- Description: The god Bes was the protector of children. When a child was ill, it was believed that feeding him out of a Bes shaped bottle would cure the illness. If that was not effective, a physician would then be contacted




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