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Sphinx with proto-Sinaitic inscriptions, from Serabit el-Khadim, Sinai, Middle Kingdom, around 1800 BCE. The semi-precious stone turquoise was extracted here from the Middle Kingdom onwards. Hathor, the goddess associated with turquoise, is named in the hieroglyphic inscription on the right shoulder. The proto-sinaitic inscription includes a similar name, the inscriptions are therefore bilingial, like the Rosetta stone. EA 41748
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Sphinx with proto-Sinaitic inscriptions, from Serabit el-Khadim, Sinai, Middle K...

North portal of the Baouit-chapel. Carved stone, Corinthian capitals. The lintel is acacia-,tamarisk- and fig-wood. H:250 cm E 16985
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North portal of the Baouit-chapel. Carved stone, Corinthian capitals. The lint...

North portal of the Baouit-chapel. Carved stone, Corinthian capitals. The lintel is acacia-,tamarisk- and fig-wood. H:250 cm E 16985 Detail of 08-01-22/33
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North portal of the Baouit-chapel. Carved stone, Corinthian capitals. The lint...

Coptic textile,fabulous animal. 10 x 11 cm
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Coptic textile,fabulous animal. 10 x 11 cm

"Head of the colossal sphinx", Egypt, around 1801. From "Views in Egypt, Palestine and other parts of the Ottoman Empire", London 1801 - 1804. ID: 762.h.2, pp 22-23
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"Head of the colossal sphinx", Egypt, around 1801. From "Views in Egypt, Palest...

Centaur and fish 244-245 CE; ceiling of the large hall of the synagogue, Salhiyé (ancient Dura Europos), Syria Terracotta; H.: 45cm; W.: 36cm AO 18199
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Centaur and fish 244-245 CE; ceiling of the large hall of the synagogue, Salhiy...

Falcon-headed sphinx from the large temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. Limestone; 1279-1217 BCE, New Kingdom (19th dynasty). See also 08-01-21/36
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Falcon-headed sphinx from the large temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. Limestone...

Ivory figure of a griffin-headed demon, Urartian, from Toprakkale in eastern Anatolia, 8th - 7th BCE. This figure may have been part of a throne, since griffin-headed demons were protective deities. Toprakkale had a fortified citadel with a major temple of the god Haldi. Urartu disappeared before 600 BCE, possibly destroyed by horse-born Scythians. ANE, 118951
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Ivory figure of a griffin-headed demon, Urartian, from Toprakkale in eastern Ana...

Winged bull with human torso and head and clasped hands, from Toprakkale, eastern Anatolia, around 700 BCE. This bronze figure was part of the decoration of a throne. The missing face and horns were probably made of ivory and the sockets and wings once contained inlay, while the bronze itself was covered with gold leaf. ANE, 91247
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Winged bull with human torso and head and clasped hands, from Toprakkale, easter...

Bronze figure of a winged bull, from Toprakkale, eastern Turkey, late 8th BCE. Probably decoration for a piece of furniture (the dowel at the bottom is for attachement). The missing face was probably made of ivory, both sides of the wings were inlaid, showing that the object was designed to be seen from either side. The bronze was covered with gold leaf. ANE, 91248
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Bronze figure of a winged bull, from Toprakkale, eastern Turkey, late 8th BCE. P...

Red-figured crater:King Cadmos,an amphora in one hand, throws stones at the dragon who has killed his com- panions;three female figures,perhaps the nymphs of the well,watch the combat.In the upper register Hermes,Pan and a satyr.Obverse side,H:57 cm N 3157 See 10-03-06/11
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Red-figured crater:King Cadmos,an amphora in one hand, throws stones at the dra...

Head of a sphinx,Corinthian style from Thebes (Greece),around 530 BCE. Terracotta,34,5 x 19 cm
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Head of a sphinx,Corinthian style from Thebes (Greece),around 530 BCE....