An Egyptian Chalice Fragment with Bes, 3rd Intermediate Period, 1075-716 B.C.

decorated in relief with a figure of Bes holding papyrus stems next to another figure, a narrow nilotic band below with fish swimming to right and a leafy plant, a papyrus flower in the lower register.

acquired in Paris in 1977

very good and as shown in the photo.
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For a related example cf. G.A.D. Tait, "The Egyptian Relief Chalice," The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, vol. 49, 1963, p. 127, no. XL, pl. XXII,3.