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Limestone headrest of Qeniherkhepeshef, Egyptian, 19th Dynasty, c1225 BC. Funerary headrest decorated with figures of Bes. The god's hideous appearance and the snakes and a spear that he is brandishing were intended to drive away night demons.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART306041
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3072px × 2536px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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13th century BCE
19th dynasty (1314-1197 BCE)
Bes, Dwarf-God
Funerary
Headrest
Limestone
Snake
Spear