Egyptian statue King Shishak / Sheshonq plus Riddle of the sphinx amulet
$44.33
Sphinx & Pyramid
Dimensions:-
Pyramid - Height - 5 cm / - 2 inches
Square base 6 x 6 cm / 2-3/8 inches
Sphinx - Total height - 5.5 cm / 2 - 1/4 inches
Stand length - 7.5 cm / 3 inches
Stand width - 3 cm / 1-1/4 inches
Made of a limestone and quartzite composition stone the sphinx has an aged ochre colour.
On offer here is a small sphinx replica with fine details and remnant hieroglyphs. In addition a small sphinxoid amulet of the Ancient Greek version of the sphinx. This is the version associated with the so called 'riddle of the sphinx' in classical literature.
A replica collector card featuring sphinxes and the Lion in art combines for nice set.
The Sphinx statue is a petite ancient replica of a third intermediate period type with the features of one of the Sheshonq kings. (Also known as Shishak) Most probable identity is Sheshonq IV dating to approximately 786-773 B.C.E.
The Egyptian royal Sphinx is composed of a lions body with the head of the reigning monarch and this example has the faint trace of an epithet of Shesonq between the paws.
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- Europe : 1 - 3 weeks
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- Asia Pacific : 1 - 3 weeks
- Latin America and the Caribbean : 1 - 3 weeks
- North Africa and the Middle East : 1 - 3 weeks
- Sub-Saharan Africa : 1 - 3 weeks
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