Make a Bes Jar at Durham University Oriental Museum
Elvet Hill
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TH
Tel: +44 0191 334 5694
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Tel: +44 0191 334 5694
Killer of snakes and protector of homes - find out about the Ancient Egyptian god Bes and make a clay Bes jar, just like the ones on display.
Free
2023 (22 Feb 2023) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Wednesday | 13:00 | - 15:00 |
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