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Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture

$1,090
£829.24
€969.64
CA$1,524.41
A$1,712.51
CHF 911.38
MX$21,175.79
NOK 11,105.22
SEK 10,737.15
DKK 7,232.57
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About the Item

This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyptian sphinx is typically shown as a man. Additionally, the Egyptian sphinx was viewed as benevolent in contrast to the malevolent Greek version and was thought of as a guardian often flanking the entrances to temples. In European decorative art, the sphinx enjoyed a major revival during the Renaissance. Later, the sphinx image, something very similar to the original Ancient Egyptian concept, was exported into many other cultures, albeit often interpreted quite differently due to translations of descriptions of the originals and the evolution of the concept in relation to other cultural traditions. Generally the role of sphinxes is associated with architectural structures such as royal tombs or religious temples. The oldest known sphinx was found in Gobekli Tepe, Turkey and was dated to 9,500 BC.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Egypt
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Great.
  • Seller Location:
    Asheville, NC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1111228899266

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