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Greek Bronze Human-Headed Sphinx

Greek Bronze Human-Headed Sphinx

Greek Bronze Human-Headed Sphinx

Greek Bronze Human-Headed Sphinx

Greek Bronze Human-Headed Sphinx

Greek Bronze Human-Headed Sphinx

Greek Bronze Human-Headed Sphinx

Greek Bronze Human-Headed Sphinx

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LOT 0543

Greek Bronze Human-Headed Sphinx

CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.

2 1/4 in. (86 grams, 57 mm).

Formed standing facing with wings spread, directed backwards, female head with stylised detailing; semi-circular base to the rear with vertical strut joined to wing tips; possibly a furniture fitting.

Provenance

From an important collection formed pre 1988, Geneva and London, by descent.

CONDITION

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LOT 0543

Greek Bronze Human-Headed Sphinx

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340

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