Sphinxes Collection (page 3)

Karnak Temple. Avenue of sphinxes with rams head (symbol of
Egyptian Art. Karnak Temple. Avenue of sphinxes with rams head (symbol of the god Amon). Built during the reign of Ramses II. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Around Luxor. Egypt

Temple of Luxor. Avenue of the Sphinxes. Detail of one of the illuminated sculptures. Night view. Egypt

Temple of Luxor. Night view of the monumental entrance or first pylon. Egypt

Avenue of the sphinx. Luxor
EGYPTIAN ART. TEMPLE OF LUXOR. Sphinx located in the Avenue of the sphinx. New Kingdom. Ancient Thebes Waset. Egypt

EGYPT. TEMPLE OF LUXOR. Avenue of the Sphinxes. New Kingdom. At the back, the first pylon or monumental gateway built by Ramses II. Ancient Thebes

Paris, France - Place du Chatelet. Date: 1830

Egypt Karnak
The avenue of Sphinxes Date: circa 1910

Design Frieze Censer Sphinxes Acanthus Scrolls
Artokoloro

Vignette Sphinxes Putti 1779 Etching sheet 13 3 / 8 x 9 13 / 16
Artokoloro

Antique Lidded Vase Two Handles emerging Heads
Artokoloro

Vertical Panel Candelabrum Grotesques Containing Cornucopias
Artokoloro

Antique Lidded Urn Hybrid Male Sphinxes Female Mask
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Design Urn Supported Three Children Piedestal
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Euboean black-figure neck amphora, c. 570-60 BC (terracotta)
XOS1765673 Euboean black-figure neck amphora, c.570-60 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (6th century BC); 35.8x23.8 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Heracles)

Saliniim, Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, 1563

Salinium, Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Philips Galle, 1558-1563

Pepper and salt shaker, Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, 1563

Athenian Attic black-figure Tyrrhenian amphora 575-50 BC (terracotta)
XOS1765665 Athenian Attic black-figure Tyrrhenian amphora 575-50 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (6th century BC); 34.3 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Two Sphinxes (Accompanied by a Pair of Volute Scrolls); Unknown maker, Italian; about 1560; Bronze; Various, see extensions

Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt - Entrance and Sphinxes
Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt - Sphinxes and entrance to Temple of Amun Re. Date: circa 1930s

The Thames Embankment, London. One of the two faux-Egyptian sphinxes, designed by George Vulliamy and modelled by C. H. Mabey, which were added to flank Cleopatras Needle in 1882. Date: 1930s

Boulle commode made for Louis XIV room at the Grand Trianon 1701. Rococo carving bowed legs, acanthus leaf decoration, french sphinxes at corners. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 176

Six sphinxes that lined the leading I allee Serapeum Saqqara

Line of ram-headed sphinxes, temple of Rameses II, The Great (1304-1237 BC) Karnak, Ancient Egypt

Six sphinxes that lined the alley leading to the Serapeum at Saqqara

Belvedere Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, Temple of Amun, Egypt
The avenue of ram-headed sphinxes leading to the west gate of the Temple of Amun at Karnak, near Luxor (ancient Thebes), Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Domestic Cat, Sphynx, kitten, sitting

Domestic Cat, Sphynx, adult female, sitting

Domestic Cat, Sphynx, kitten, sitting and calling

Domestic Cat, Sphynx, five kittens, sitting

Domestic Cat, Sphynx, kitten, clawing leg of owner

Ram-Headed Sphinxes
At the Temple of Amun at Karnak the entrance is flanked by rows of ram-headed sphinxes

Sphinx and Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Great Sphinx, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Great Sphinx and tablet or stela, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The alabaster Sphinx of Amon-Ofis II, Memphis, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Great Sphinx and one of the pyramids, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sphinx, Hotel Luxor, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Avenue of the sphinxes leading to Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail from a state chariot showing the king as a sphinx trampling the enemies of Egypt underfoot, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt

The sphinx, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ram headed sphinxes, Temple of Karnak, near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ram headed sphinx, Temple of Karnak, near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Close-up of the ram-headed sphinxes of the Processional Avenue, at the Temple of Karnak, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Avenue of Sphinxes, leading to the Colossi of Ramses II, guarding Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Avenue of sphinxes, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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The enigmatic allure of sphinxes is truly captivating. From the grandeur of the Luxor hotel at night in Las Vegas, Nevada, to the historical House of Axel Munthe, these mythical creatures have left their mark across continents. In Giza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sphinx stands proudly alongside the Chephren pyramid and illuminates with an ethereal glow after sunset. Cairo's Egyptian Museum showcases another majestic Sphinx outside its walls, reminding visitors of Egypt's rich history in North Africa. Moving further into Egypt's ancient wonders, we find ourselves amidst the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex. Here, an imposing Avenue leads us through time as we marvel at their timeless beauty and significance. The Great Sphinx reigns supreme among two pyramids at Giza, leaving spectators spellbound by its sheer magnitude. But they can not confined to Egypt alone; they have found homes in other corners of our world too. The Luxor Hotel pays homage to these mythical creatures while Belvedere Palace in Vienna adds a touch of elegance with its own interpretation. Ram-headed sphinxes guard the Temple of Karnak near Luxor in Thebes—a UNESCO World Heritage Site that echoes tales from antiquity. Even London boasts a bronze Egyptian sphinx statue on its iconic Thames embankment—standing tall against the backdrop of The London Eye and Big Ben—an unexpected fusion between ancient mystique and modern metropolis. Sphinxes transcend borders and cultures; they embody mystery and wisdom wherever they reside. Whether it be under starry nights or bustling city lights, these magnificent beings continue to captivate our imagination throughout history—reminding us that some secrets are meant to endure for eternity.