Head from a sphinx of Senwosret III
12th Dynasty, reign of Senwosret III, ca. 1878-1843 BC;
The likenesses of Senwosret III show unmistakable individuality. His features suggesting determination reflect the goals of his power politics. The way the nemes head-cloth projects backwards and details of the break show that the head belonged to a sphinx with its leonine body. In Egypt, sphinxes were a very popular type of royal statuary.
The likenesses of Senwosret III show unmistakable individuality. His features suggesting determination reflect the goals of his power politics. The way the nemes head-cloth projects backwards and details of the break show that the head belonged to a sphinx with its leonine body. In Egypt, sphinxes were a very popular type of royal statuary.
Time:
12th Dynasty, reign of Senwosret III, ca. 1878-1843 BC;
Object Name
Statue
Culture
Ägyptisch
Location of discovery:
Fundort unbekannt
Material/technology:
Siltstone
Dimensions:
H 21,9 cm, B 33,2 cm, T 32,1 cm, G (inkl. Sockel) 46 kg
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung
Invs.
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 5813
Provenance
1878, acquired with the Miramar Collection