The sculpture depicts a sphinx - a mythical creature with features of a human and a lion, including wings. The sphinx has a lion's body, wings, and a human-like head with elongated facial features. The material appears to be bronze or a similar metal with a green patina and areas of darker brown. The creature is shown in a reclining position, with its head turned to the side and detailed feather-like patterns on its wings. The sculpture is on a flat base with geometric patterns along the edge. It could be a fragment as one edge appears to be cut flat, suggesting it may have been part of a larger piece.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 15th century
- Medium
- bronze//Dark red-brown patina
- Dimensions
- 3577 × 3169 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original