Where Is Statuette of Bes? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

Q: Where can I see Statuette of Bes?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 525–30 BCE. It's made from bronze, solid cast. Dimensions: Overall: 8 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm (3 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from bronze, solid cast. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

This Egyptian work, dating to 525–30 BCE. Made from bronze, solid cast, it measures Overall: 8 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm (3 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 525–30 BCE. It's made from bronze, solid cast. Dimensions: Overall: 8 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm (3 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in.).

It's made from bronze, solid cast. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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