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Egypt, Hyksos sphinx, twelfth dynasty
Filename: 940_18_86019672.jpg
Size: 2764 x 3531 (2.8MB)
Date: 10th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Source: De Agostini Picture Library
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Egypt, Hyksos sphinx, twelfth dynasty
Egypt, Hyksos sphinx, twelfth dynasty 20th-18th Century B.C. Egyptian Museum, Middle Kingdom, Egyptian art
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Media ID 9469129
12th Dynasty 18th Century Bc Ancient Egyptian Culture Anthropomorphic Hieroglyphics Human Face Middle Kingdom Sphinx
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases an exquisite piece of ancient art, the Hyksos sphinx from Egypt's twelfth dynasty. Dating back to the 20th-18th Century B. C. , this remarkable artifact can be found in the Egyptian Museum, representing the rich heritage of Middle Kingdom Egyptian art. Standing tall and majestic, this full-length sphinx carving commands attention with its anthropomorphic features and intricate details. The front view captures every nuance of this awe-inspiring sculpture, revealing a human face seamlessly melded with a lion's body. The vertical composition emphasizes the grandeur and significance of this ancient civilization's antiquities. Bathed in daylight streaming through museum windows, it radiates an aura that transports us back to a time long gone. As we gaze upon this single object frozen in time, hieroglyphics adorning its surface tell stories untold. It serves as a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of ancient Egyptians who left behind an enduring legacy. In this indoor setting devoid of people, we are given space to appreciate the intricacy and beauty preserved within these walls. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into Ancient Egyptian culture during their 12th Dynasty reign around 18th century BC. This photograph is not just a mere commercial product; it encapsulates history itself – inviting us to marvel at humanity's past achievements while igniting our curiosity about what lies beyond our own era.
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