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by Nigel Fletcher-Jones
$70.00
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Here it is... the towel that's taking the internet by storm. Our round beach towels are 60" in diameter and made from ultra-soft plush microfiber with a 100% cotton back. Perfect for a day at the beach, a picnic, an outdoor music festival, or just general home decor. This versatile summer essential is a must-have this season!
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The god Bes was probably an amalgam of a number of other gods that dated back to the origins of ancient Egypt, and became most popular from the New... more
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60" Diameter Not Including Tassles
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold and tumble dry with low heat.
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2 - 3 business days
The god Bes was probably an amalgam of a number of other gods that dated back to the origins of ancient Egypt, and became most popular from the New Kingdom (around 1550-1069 BC) onward.
Despite his fearsome appearance—resembling a lion rearing up in attack—Bes was a god of protection and was closely associated with the safety of children, pregnant women, and those giving birth (a role that he shared with the hippopotamus goddess Taweret). He also offered protection against snakes and is often seen biting or holding them.
Unusually among Egyptian gods, Bes is usually depicted in wall paintings from the front rather than in profile. His has characteristic large protruding eyes, his tongue sticks out and he sports a beard.
Given his helpful reputation, it is, perhaps, not surprising that his worship spread widely in the ancient world. A female form, Beset, became popular in Crete, but Bes himself became popular on Cyprus and among the Phoenicians. It was the latter who may ha...
I am currently based in Tuscany, Italy and Cairo, Egypt, having previously lived in the US, Netherlands and Britain. Trained in the UK as an archaeologist and anthropologist, most of my images reflect my continuing fascination with the prehistoric and historic past. Images of non-European cultures and historic landscapes also play a large part in my work. My love of the past is also often reflected in the presentation of my images - which often mimics historical styles of representation from faux prints to postcards and antique photographs. WATERMARKS WILL NOT APPEAR IN PURCHASED ARTWORK Enjoy! Copyright Notice All images are the property of Nigel Fletcher-Jones and may not be used wholly or in part without the prior...
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