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Sphinx statuette, modern manufacture

Modern figure of a female sphinx with a human head. The head bears a sort of nemes, decorated with square sections, which continues onto the back. A band across the forehead falls onto the shoulders. The breasts are indicated. The forelegs are joined. The body is anatomically detailed, with visible ribs and muscular thighs. Only the first portion of the tail is visible. The figure rests on a rectangular bronze base.

Suppl. 18089
Metal / Bronze
Modern era
Unknown
Gift, 1970
Museum / Floor 2A / Mezzanine / Cabinet 05 Metal / Shelf 04
Museo Egizio