Bes Amulet

This faience amulet exhibits Bes in a vigilant pose. With a blend of human and leonine features, Bes wears a feathered headdress and squats with his hands resting on his knees, leaving his phallus exposed. A hole through the amulet’s head suggests its use as a pendant worn around the neck. Designed to protect its wearer, likely a woman or child, the amulet portrays Bes as an alert figure prepared to ward off both natural and supernatural threats. Amulets held great significance in ancient Egyptian society, merging religious, magical, and medicinal practices.

The downloadable files are in an .STL format which is optimal for 3D printing. We suggest using a free software such as Meshmixer to edit the file to your needs. Some objects may need supports added or should be hollowed out for the most efficient printing. Any questions about 3D printing should be directed to kelsey.disko.project@umich.edu.

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Zoom:  currently not implemented.