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Antique Hand-Carved Stone Sphinx Plaque

$11,264.15

£8,275

€9,838.01

CA$15,829.27

A$16,204.72

CHF 9,186.82

MX$196,616.86

NOK 108,269.35

SEK 108,873.86

DKK 73,539.82

About the Item

This antique stone plaque is a fragment from history. With the head of human, the body of a lion and the wings of a falcon, a mythical sphinx has been handsomely preserved for more than 200 years. Intricate details such as the nose, eyes and feet remain relatively unspoiled; a rare find with an object of this age. Carved by hand deep into the stone, the sphinx stands on a decorative twisted edge that suggests that this stone plaque may have been once part of a set. Perhaps it was a tile to embellish a mythical obelisk, a church or an ancient Egyptian tomb. On its own, this antique stone plaque is an object of striking interest for a console or plinth in a property, the preservation of the detail and years of wear telling the story of times gone by. It has been mounted onto a bespoke steel stand. Dimensions of plaque excluding base: Height 30.5 cm Width 38.5 cm Depth 15 cm.

Dimensions:
Height: 17.92 in (45.5 cm)Width: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sandstone,Steel
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1780
Condition:
Seller Location:
Wormelow, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 9324181stDibs: LU2096330198312

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