Amulet of Bes

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Amulet of Bes by unknown artist depicts a small, blue-green ceramic or glass amulet. The object has a distinctive shape with a wide, rounded body that tapers into a narrower top. It features a face with a large nose, thick lips and protruding tongue. The surface is textured and speckled with lighter and darker shades of blue and beige. Two arms protrude from the sides of the body. The background of the image is dark at the top and lightens towards the bottom.