In addition, the ogre’s striking blue skin may recall the vivid ultramarine colour of commonplace Bes amulets, which were often made from glazed earthenware. “We know that little amulets of ...

Making the find more intriguing is the quirky character of Bes himself. A dwarf god and protector ... wrote in 1914 in his book "Amulets" (Constable and Company, 1914) that bells like these ...

Bes and Taweret also feature in amuletic jewellery. Egyptians of all classes wore protective amulets, which could take the form of powerful deities or animals, or use royal names and symbols.

In addition, the ogre’s striking blue skin may recall the vivid ultramarine colour of commonplace Bes amulets, which were often made from glazed earthenware. “We know that little amulets of ...

In addition, the ogre’s striking blue skin may recall the vivid ultramarine colour of commonplace Bes amulets, which were often made from glazed earthenware. “We know that little amulets of ...