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        Sphinx from white limestone

        Sphinx from white limestone

        Catalogue entry

        Sphinx from white limestone
        Archaeological museum in Split, Split
        Inv. no. AMS B-8
        Split, Diocletian Palace, courtyard of the palace Cindro, 18th c.
        Egypt, unknown site, brought to Split c. 298-304 A.D.
        New Kingdom (1539-1295 B.C.)
        18th Dynasty (1539-1295 B.C.), reign of Amenhotep III (1390-1352 B.C.)
        Roman Empire, reign of the Emperor Diocletian (284-305 A.D.)
        white limestone
        151 x 45 x 44 cm
        gift, family Cindro

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