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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameSphinx sculpture
Object NumberABDUA:21516
Other NumberB1447
Other Number Typeold number
PeriodPtolemaic
Brief DescriptionSphinx, in limestone, originally coloured (traces of pigment visible). Underneath centre of figure is a double head of Bes. Sacred animals are sculptured on forelegs, head and shoulders
DimensionsH: 535 mm L: 570 mm
Materialsstone, limestone, pigment
Techniquecarved, painted
Object Production Date310 BC-30 BC
Place KeyAfrica, Egypt
Publication NoteLEMUR Database. Reid, R W, 1912, Illustrated Catalogue of the Anthropological Museum, University of Aberdeen, p184 (illustrated p185)
Aquisition SourceGrant, James Dr Bey
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