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Ancient Egyptian Style Sphinx - replica
Undated
This sphinx features the body of a lion with a royal head, depicted in a recumbent position on an integral plinth. Its forepaws are outstretched, conveying a sense of poise and power. The sphinx is adorned with the striated nemes headdress, a traditional royal garment. Hieroglyphic inscriptions run along edges of the plinth.
The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. The most famous representation is the Great Sphinx of Giza, believed to have been built during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre around 2500 BC. This monumental statue is carved from limestone and measures about 73 meters in length and 20 meters in height. The Sphinx’s human head, thought to bear the likeness of Khafre, is adorned with a royal headdress, symbolizing the pharaoh's power and wisdom. In Egyptian culture, the Sphinx represents strength, wisdom, and the protection of sacred spaces. It often guarded the entrances to temples and tombs, serving as a vigilant sentinel for the pharaohs and their journey to the afterlife. The lion’s body symbolizes power and the king's role as a fierce protector of his realm, while the human head signifies intelligence and divine authority. The Sphinx’s position, facing east towards the rising sun, also connects it to solar worship and the sun god Ra, further emphasizing its protective and sacred role.
Dimensions: 25mm x 45mm; weight 15g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
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