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Great Sphinx of Giza - Statue
Wall Plaques and Table Sculptures - Several Sizes Available! $26.95-Up
Ageless and mysterious, the Great Sphinx of Giza has stood watch by the Nile for many thousands of years--just how many is still debated. Our scaled-down reproduction conveys the allure of the original, and makes a fascinating accent for your home or office decor.
HISTORY: The oldest and largest known monolithic statue in the world, The Giza Sphinx, near Cairo on the west bank of the Nile, is 65' tall, 73.5' long and 20' wide. Only part of the head showed above the desert sand until excavation began in 1817. That dig succeeded in uncovering the statue's chest, but full excavation of the huge sculpture was not completed until 1925.
Nobody knows for certain when it was built, by whom, or whose face it bears, but there is no question it is thousands of years old. Some Egyptologists believe the face is that of Pharaoh Khafra, who reigned between 2520 and 2490 B.C., although many others believe it is much older--as far back as 3000 or 4000 B.C.
MYTHOLOGY: The word "Sphinx" used by the Greeks derives perhaps from the Egyptian Shesepankh, meaning "Living Statue". It designates a type of statue joining a human head to the body of a lion and symbolizes sovereignty combining the strength of the lion with human intelligence. The Egyptian Sphinx was, with only a few exceptions of Queens of the Middle Kingdom, shown as male. Also, the Egyptian Sphinx was viewed as a benevolent guardian, whereas the Greek Sphinx was invariably malevolent towards people. The Sphinx was the embodiment of royal power often shown smiting the King's enemies, or the King himself being represented as a victorious Sphinx trampling on his foes.
Nobody knows for certain when it was built, by whom, or whose face it bears, but there is no question it is thousands of years old. Some Egyptologists believe the face is that of Pharaoh Khafra, who reigned between 2520 and 2490 B.C., although many others believe it is much older--as far back as 3000 or 4000 B.C.
MYTHOLOGY: The word "Sphinx" used by the Greeks derives perhaps from the Egyptian Shesepankh, meaning "Living Statue". It designates a type of statue joining a human head to the body of a lion and symbolizes sovereignty combining the strength of the lion with human intelligence. The Egyptian Sphinx was, with only a few exceptions of Queens of the Middle Kingdom, shown as male. Also, the Egyptian Sphinx was viewed as a benevolent guardian, whereas the Greek Sphinx was invariably malevolent towards people. The Sphinx was the embodiment of royal power often shown smiting the King's enemies, or the King himself being represented as a victorious Sphinx trampling on his foes.
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• Product #E-165S • Finish: Natural Stone • Type: Statue
• Material: Bonded Stone • Size: 7" long, 2.5" deep, 3" tall
• Shipping weight: 4 pounds
• Product #E-165S • Finish: Natural Stone • Type: Statue
• Material: Bonded Stone • Size: 7" long, 2.5" deep, 3" tall
• Shipping weight: 4 pounds
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