Egyptian Gilt Stucco Sphinx
Ptolemaic-Roman Period, 334 B.C.-332 A.D. A gilt stucco sphinx from a funerary catafalque, lying couchant on a sub-rectangular base with stylised anatomical and facial detailing; accompanied by a custom-made wooden display base. 36 grams, 75 mm long (155 grams total, 10.8 cm including base) (3 in. (4 1/3 in.)). From a mid 20th century collection (based on the stand).With Richard Gill, Eternal Egypt, London SW19, 1990s.Acquired 31 August 1993.Property of a South Oxfordshire private collector.Accompanied by original invoice no.10575, dated 31 August 1993, and associated correspondence.