Ancient Greek Ceramix Wall Plaque Of Sphinx Griffon Patine Collectable - 2524

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Ancient Greek Ceramix Wall Plaque Of Sphinx Griffon Patine Collectable - 2524:
$34.50

ANCIENT GREEK CERAMIC MUSEUM PLAQUE OF DELPHI SPHINX PATINE

Code: 2524

Dimensions: 20x15cm or 7.87x5.9 in

Weight: 500gr

Material: CERAMIC

Description:

Title: Naxian Sphinx
Context: From Delphi
Findspot: Excavated at Delphi. Three large fragments of the body were originally discovered in 1861, below the polygonal temple retaining wall, approximately 64 m from the east end (near the monument base). They disappeared after the earthquake of 1870 but were found again in 1893, shortly after the discovery of the head.
Summary: Seated sphinx
Object Function: Votive
Sculpture Type: Free-standing statue
Category: Single sculpture
Style: High Archaic
Technique: In-the-round
Date: ca. 570 BC - ca. 560 BC
Dimensions: H. 2.22 m, H. of face 0.50 m, L. of body 1.35 m
Scale: Over life-size
Region: Phocis
Period: High Archaic

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