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Sphinx of Osorkon I

22nd Dynasty, reign of Osorkon I, 910–896 BC

The sphinx depicts Osorkon I, son of the founder of the 22nd Dynasty with its capital in the delta at Bubastis. The face of the king, who wears the nemes-headcloth with uraeus-serpent and a king’s beard, is idealized. Osorkon’s name in a cartouche is inscribed seven times at various places on the lion’s body.

The sphinx depicts Osorkon I, son of the founder of the 22nd Dynasty with its capital in the delta at Bubastis. The face of the king, who wears the nemes-headcloth with uraeus-serpent and a king’s beard, is idealized. Osorkon’s name in a cartouche is inscribed seven times at various places on the lion’s body.

Time:
22nd Dynasty, reign of Osorkon I, 910–896 BC

Object Name
Statue

Culture
Ägyptisch

Material/technology:
Granodiorite

Dimensions:
H 37 cm, B 25,8 (hinten) - 27,2 cm (vorne), L 51 cm, G 58 kg

Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Ägyptisch - Orientalische Sammlung

Invs.
Ägyptische Sammlung, INV 52

Provenance
acquired before 1872