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Gilt Bronze Sphinx Sculpture Resting on Marble Base, 20th Century
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Sculpture depicting the Sphinx in gilded bronze, resting on a black marble base, made in the 20th century. Ø cm 23 Ø cm 15 h cm 32. The Sphinx is a mythological creature that has fascinated the human imagination for millennia. The Egyptian Sphinx is depicted as a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh or a god. It symbolized royal power, wisdom, and the protection of temples and tombs. The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most famous and imposing, carved from the limestone rock of the Giza plateau. In Greek mythology, the Sphinx is a winged creature with the body of a lion and the head of a woman. She is known for her riddle, which she posed to travelers, devouring those who were unable to solve it. The Sphinx of Thebes is the most famous, defeated by Oedipus. She represents mystery, enigma, and wisdom. She also symbolizes power, strength, and protection. In different cultures, the Sphinx has taken on various meanings and representations, but her enigmatic charm has remained constant.
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- Brand: Artista Italiano
- Material: Bronzo Dorato
- Material: Marmo Nero
- Period: XX Secolo
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ConditionGoodColorsGold, Black
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ProfessionalMilano, ItalyOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 0 sales