Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sphinx Late period, c.700 BC
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Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sphinx Late period, ca. 700-30 B.C.Size: 17 1/2 inches length x 10 3/4 High. Large block form sculpture depicting a crouching, feline-bodied, pharaonic headed being, on an integral rectangular slab base. Tail curled over the hindquarters, wearing the nemes-headcloth. Well carved facial features, large almond shape eyes, gazing upwards. Overall tan-brown weathered surface patina. Losses to base, loss to nose and scattered ancient smaller losses throughout. A nice example. Quite rare.Provenance:To present owner by descent. Gifted to her father by Dr. Jerome Eisenberg, 1970s.
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Ancient Egyptian Limestone Sphinx Late period, c.700 BC
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