Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · statue
Sphinx of King Psamtik II
Description
<p>Sphinxes served as temple figures. Combining the muscular body of a reclining lion with the head of a royal human, the sphinx was a powerful symbol of the ancient Egyptian concept of divine kingship. Although now headless, this sphinx retains part of its striped nemes head cloth, worn only by Egypt's monarchs and meant to represent a hooded cobra, a royal symbol. Originally created for another king, the sphinx's first inscription was replaced by one naming King Psamtik II.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.104' rel='external'>Sphinx of King Psamtik II</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 22.104 tier-2
- Walters-id 33156 tier-2
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