Ancient Egyptian carved brown limestone human-headed sphinx, protector of the pharaoh, reclining on a base. Told in stories by the Egyptians, the Greeks and peoples of the Near East, the Sphinx is an imaginary creature of ancient myths. The Great Sphinx that stands at Giza near the Great Pyramid in Egypt is 240 feet long, approximately 66 feet high and is truly one of the most famous monuments in the world. 26th Dynasty.
663 - 525 BC
2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Egyptian antiquities are gauranteed to be authentic and from the period stated. All of our artifacts come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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