Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes
-664–-525
- Medium
- Egyptian blue
- Dimensions
- Overall: 9.3 x 6.1 x 4.1 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
- Genre
- Vessel
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 26
About
Both ancient Egyptian men and women loved cosmetics. Unguents, oils, and perfumes made from aromatic plant resins and gums were obtained at great cost from distant lands. The objects identified with cosmetics were given lavish treatment. The god Bes, patron god of cosmetics, is the subject of this colorful jar.