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Greek Hellenistic Terracotta Plaques w/ Sphinx (pr)

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Greek Hellenistic Terracotta Plaques w/ Sphinx (pr)

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Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. late 4th century to 2nd century CE. A pair of fascinating mold-made ceramic plaques, each one featuring a dramatic image of a sphinx. She is depicted in profile with her head turned to face forward, her animal body perched atop a plinth, her wings curled upward from her back. Although the Great Sphinx of Giza is certainly the most famous, sphinxes have a large place in Greek mythology as well - probably because of the intermixing of Egyptian and Greek culture via trade routes across the Mediterranean. The Greek version of the creature has the head of a human female, the body of a lioness, the wings of an eagle, and a serpent's tail. Famously, the sphinx asks a riddle of travelers to the city of Thebes, which is solved by Oedipus. The Greek version of the sphinx is also sometimes associated with Hera, wife of Zeus. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 3.9" W x 3.2" H (9.9 cm x 8.1 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired 2019;ex-Anders Auction, Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Condition

Both items repaired from two large pieces, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Both items have minor abrasions and light encrustations. Great preservation to obverse detailing on both plaques.

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Greek Hellenistic Terracotta Plaques w/ Sphinx (pr)

Name: Greek Hellenistic Terracotta Plaques w/ Sphinx (pr)
SKU: 100894761
Price: 1395 USD
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