Sphinx Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2569/29

Terracotta sphinx. Details are worn down and nose is broken off. Small bits of deteriorated red paint remain.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Egyptian
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 4.6 cm, width 2.8 cm, depth 7.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Marjory D. Abramson
  • Received from Marjory D. Abramson

  • Made in Egypt

  • Collection Date during 1928
  • Ownership Date before April 3, 2002
  • Acquisition Date on April 3, 2002

  • Item Classes ceramics; carvings & sculpture
  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 2569/0029