Seated Sphinx Figure - image 1

Archaic II

Seated Sphinx Figure

Limestone figure of a seated sphinx, its head turned towards the right; unfinished; the back is completely unworked, possibly because it was intended to be placed against a wall). Dimensions: Height: 14 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: carved

Date

600 - 400 BC

Accession No.

1880,0710.49

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Kition-Bamboula