Sphinx (44 cm)

Sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human, a falcon, a cat, or a sheep and the body of a lion with the wings of an eagle.

In Greek tradition, the sphinx has the head of a woman, the haunches of a lion, and the wings of a bird.

Ceramic statue with marble base.

Height : 44 cm
Width : 29 cm
Depth : 9 cm
Weight : 6,565 kg

An offer from Naxians to the oracle of Delphi in 6th cent. B.C. In a house denotes guardianship, divinity.

ST026

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Sphinx