Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Sphinx of Amenhotep III, possibly from a Model of a Temple
Description
Faience, remains of a travertine (Egyptian alabaster) tenon
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 blue faience sphinx depicting a pharaoh with offerings.
The artifact is a small blue faience sphinx, showcasing a pharaoh with traditional headdress and false beard holding two spherical offerings. The craftsmanship includes detailed features such as the nemes headcloth and a serene facial expression, typical of royal depictions. The blue faience gives the piece its vibrant color, indicating a connection to divinity and protection.
royal
New Kingdom
excellent
Materials
faience
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