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Anatolian Female Sphinx, Early 1st Millennium BC

Shell limestone Anatolian sphinx with the body of a recumbent lion with short forepaws, the tail turning over the right haunch.

The female head showing a receding forehead, large eyes, heavy cheeks and full lips. Tresses to both sides of face and a queue down the neck.

Small section of the forepaws and of the plinth missing. Otherwise excellent condition with lively asymmetric carving.

H. 6.4 cm (2.5 in)
L. 8 cm (3.1 in)

Swiss private collection

1800 USD