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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