Sphinx of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Senenmut

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Sphinx of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Senenmut Quarry, 1926–28, Granite, paint, H: 164 cm (64 9/16 in.); L: 343 cm (135 1/16 in.); Wt: kg (14900 lb.), This colossal sphinx portrays the female pharaoh Hatshepsut with the body of a lion and a human head wearing a nemes headcloth and royal beard. The sculptor has carefully observed the powerful muscles of the lion as contrasted to the handsome, idealized face of the pharaoh

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Size: 5589px × 4671px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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