The Egyptian god Bes was a protector of households and families, particularly women and children, as well as a patron of music and merriment. This figurine shows Bes standing atop a palm capital or tall lotus flower, wearing a triple-plumed headdress. He is shown...
This small wooden top is an example of an “action toy” excavated from Karanis. Toys like this one, similar to designs today, developed children’s sensorimotor skills. The wooden top could have been used for either individualized play or in group...
