sphinx sculpture

Title

sphinx sculpture

Identifier

Description

Sphinx, in limestone, originally coloured (traces of pigment visible). Underneath centre of figure is a double head of Bes. Sacred animals are sculptured on forelegs, head and shoulders.

Date

Dates: Early: -310 Late: -30 Period: Ptolemaic

Format

Dimensions: H: 535 mm L: 570 mm

Coverage

Africa Egypt

Relation

stone limestone pigment

UUID

125702c8-6ebe-419e-bc88-988edb014905

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