Sphinx of Amenhotep II

Is usually part of the head-to-face representatives of the ruling pharaoh, while the body representing the body of lion a symbol of power, while the head symbol of wisdom and intelligence.

The ancient Egyptians carved various forms of sphinxes some with features of a human face or the face of a ram or a human face to a lion's mane.

This is a picture of the statue of Amun-Re, which was known at the time that it carved the statue and these faces are usually representative of the ruling pharaoh. Here he Amenhotep II.

Dimensions





Length 33 cm