King as Winged Sphinx
Description
Object Label: The motif of the king as a superhuman sphinx (human-headed lion) began in the Old Kingdom (circa 2670–2195 B.C.). Sphinxes served as guardians. Often they are shown triumphing over Egypt's enemies, emphasizing the ruler's glory and the divine character of royal authority. The long wings folded over the body probably symbolized swiftness in battle. Caption: King as Winged Sphinx, ca. 1352–1336 B.C.E.. Wood, pigment, 3 1/2 x 3 11/16 in. (8.9 x 9.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 56.100. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A small, sculpted artifact depicting a sphinx figure with a human head and a lion's body.
The artifact is a sculptural representation of a sphinx with a human head and a lion's body. It displays intricate detailing on the headdress and body, characteristic of Egyptian artistic style. Notable features include the finely carved facial features and the distinctive striped patterning on the body.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 56.100 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3624 tier-2
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