Egyptian Sphinx

Thomas Milton, the engraver and colorist, captured much of the rich earth tones and atmosphere of the region. In addition to "An Egyptian Bey", Mayer's creations included views of th...

Marble tops were popular, as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." 

Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." 

Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." 

A fine antique American Art Deco Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen banker's style desk lamp deluxe, circa late 1920s, featuring beautifully patinated original brass shade, rising on fi...

Thomas Milton, the engraver and colorist, captured much of the rich earth tones and atmosphere of the region. In addition to "An Egyptian Bey", Mayer's creations included views of th...

Early 19th century examples show the influence of the Napoleonic Egyptian campaign, with sphinx motifs and palmettes adorning the surfaces.

The desk features large Egyptian Revival neo classical winged sphinxes on each corner and is raised on four square section tapering legs terminating in ormolu feet.

The furnishings were decorated with sphinxes, palmettes, caryatids, Egyptian profiles, not infrequently in symbiosis with Greco-Roman elements.

Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N."

The lions create a monumental avenue comparable to Egyptian avenues of sphinxes (Wikipedia). Today only seven of the original lions remain and are housed in the Archaeological Museum...

Bestial inspired paws hold the plinth off the ground; references to mythology and animals are further reflected in the candelabra, which are decorated and with Egyptian Revival sphin...

Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N."

Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N."

This feral being is worshipped throughout the continent, starting from the Zulu legend of the white lion in South Africa and moving North to the mysterious Sphinx in Egypt. I read th...