Carnelian scarab

Carnelian | 1.6 x 1.6cm | Ca. early 6th century B.C.

Unknown Artist

Lion-headed Bes holding a lion by one paw.

Credit: Gift of Edward G. Harkness, 1926
Object: 26.7.562

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