Head and Forepart of Body of Sphinx

2nd–3rd century C.E. (probably)

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Caption

Head and Forepart of Body of Sphinx, 2nd–3rd century C.E. (probably). Limestone, 9 3/16 x 6 1/2 in. (23.3 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.622. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Head and Forepart of Body of Sphinx

Date

2nd–3rd century C.E. (probably)

Period

Roman Period

Geography

Reportedly from: Koptos (Qift), Egypt

Medium

Limestone

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

9 3/16 x 6 1/2 in. (23.3 x 16.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour

Accession Number

16.622

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