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Egyptian Sphinx Pharaoh Thutmosis Sculpture Statue
Item No. 3028K
Reproduction after Museum Original from the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. 18th Dynasty 1450 B.C.
The word "Sphinx" used by the Greeks derives perhaps from the Egyptian Shesepankh "Living
Statue". It designates a type of statue joining a human head to the body of a lion and symbolizes
sovereignty combining the strength of the lion with a human intelligence. The Egyptian Sphinx was,
with only a few exceptions in representations of some Queens of the Middle Kingdom, shown as
male. Also, the Egyptian Sphinx was viewed as benevolent, a guardian, whereas the Greek Sphinx
was invariably malevolent towards people. The Sphinx was the embodiment of royal power often
shown smiting the King's enemies, or the King himself being represented as a victorious Sphinx
trampling on his foes. This Sphinx represents King Thutmosis III wearing a striped "Nemes"
headcloth protected by an Uraeus and a false beard.
Made of cast stone with black granite finish
Dimensions: 5"H x 3.75" x 11"LONG
Weight: 6 lbs
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$49.00
Item No. 3028K
Reproduction after Museum Original from the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. 18th Dynasty 1450 B.C.
The word "Sphinx" used by the Greeks derives perhaps from the Egyptian Shesepankh "Living
Statue". It designates a type of statue joining a human head to the body of a lion and symbolizes
sovereignty combining the strength of the lion with a human intelligence. The Egyptian Sphinx was,
with only a few exceptions in representations of some Queens of the Middle Kingdom, shown as
male. Also, the Egyptian Sphinx was viewed as benevolent, a guardian, whereas the Greek Sphinx
was invariably malevolent towards people. The Sphinx was the embodiment of royal power often
shown smiting the King's enemies, or the King himself being represented as a victorious Sphinx
trampling on his foes. This Sphinx represents King Thutmosis III wearing a striped "Nemes"
headcloth protected by an Uraeus and a false beard.
Made of cast stone with black granite finish
Dimensions: 5"H x 3.75" x 11"LONG
Weight: 6 lbs
SHIPPING: Displayed shipping cost may refer for US customers only but we also ship worldwide -
please contact us for a shipping quote if you are ordering outside USA.
Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark
which shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product.
$49.00
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