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Fragment of the sphinx from reddish granite

Fragment of the sphinx from reddish granite

Catalogue entry

Fragment of the sphinx from reddish granite
Basement of the Diocletian Palace
Basement of the Diocletian Palace, the west hall of the central basement, 1962-1963
Egypt, unknown site, brought to Split c. 298-304 A.D.
New Kingdom (1539-1069 B.C.) - Late Period (664-332 B.C.)
Roman Empire, reign of the Emperor Diocletian (284-305 A.D.)
reddish granite
55 x 30 x 39 cm

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