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Antique Hand-Carved Stone Sphinx Plaque

$11,210.67
£8,275
€9,672.71
CA$15,472.40
A$17,332.51
CHF 9,015.06
MX$211,420.85
NOK 114,773.69
SEK 108,223.41
DKK 72,194.45

About the Item

This antique stone plaque is a fragment from history. With the head of human, the body of a lion and the wings of a falcon, a mythical sphinx has been handsomely preserved for more than 200 years. Intricate details such as the nose, eyes and feet remain relatively unspoiled; a rare find with an object of this age. Carved by hand deep into the stone, the sphinx stands on a decorative twisted edge that suggests that this stone plaque may have been once part of a set. Perhaps it was a tile to embellish a mythical obelisk, a church or an ancient Egyptian tomb. On its own, this antique stone plaque is an object of striking interest for a console or plinth in a property, the preservation of the detail and years of wear telling the story of times gone by. It has been mounted onto a bespoke steel stand. Dimensions of plaque excluding base: Height 30.5 cm Width 38.5 cm Depth 15 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.92 in (45.5 cm)Width: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9324181stDibs: LU2096330198312

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