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The sphinx, a mythical animal with the body of a lion and the head of a man. The monument is partly sculpted out of a natural knoll, and partly built up. It wears a pharaoh's ritual wig, the pharaoh's beard is missing. (26th BCE), 4th Dynstay, Old Kingdom, Egypt.
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The sphinx, a mythical animal with the body of a lion and the head of a man. T...

The sphinx, a mythical animal with the body of a lion and the head of a man. The monument is partly sculpted out of a natural knoll, and partly built up. It wears a pharaoh's ritual wig, the pharaoh's beard is missing. (26th BCE), 4th Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt.
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The sphinx, a mythical animal with the body of a lion and the head of a man. T...

The sphinx, a mythical animal with the body of a lion and the head of a man. The monument is partly sculpted out of a natural knoll, and partly built up. (26th BCE) Old Kingdom, Egypt. Between its paws a granite stele, placed there by Pharaoh Thutmosis IV (1423-1417 BCE).
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The sphinx, a mythical animal with the body of a lion and the head of a man. T...

The sphinx, a mythical animal with the body of a lion and the head of a man. The monument is partly sculpted out of a natural knoll, and partly built up. (26th BCE), 4th Dynasty, Old Kinghdom, Egypt. It stands in front of the pyramid of Pharaoh Chefren.
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The sphinx, a mythical animal with the body of a lion and the head of a man. T...

An alabaster sphinx, probably from the time of Pharaoh Amenhotep II (1439-1413 BCE), stood in front of a Temple of Ptah in Memphis, Egypt's capital during the Old Kingdom and again during the 12th Dynasty.
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An alabaster sphinx, probably from the time of Pharaoh Amenhotep II (1439-1413...

An alabaster sphinx, probably from the time of Pharaoh Amenhotel II (1439-1413 BCE), stood in front of a Temple of Ptah in Memphis, Egypt's capital during the Old Kingdom and again during the 12th dynasty.
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An alabaster sphinx, probably from the time of Pharaoh Amenhotel II (1439-1413...

Animal burial places, especially those of cats, in Bubastis in the Eastern delta of the Nile. Bastet, the cat-goddess, was the protectress of the city. Bubastis was the residence of the 22nd-24th Dynasties.
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Animal burial places, especially those of cats, in Bubastis in the Eastern delta...

Animal burial places, especially those of cats, in Bubastis in the Eastern delta of the Nile. Bastet, the cat-Goddess, was the protectress of the city. Bubastis was the residence of the 22nd-24th Dynasties.
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Animal burial places, especially those of cats, in Bubastis in the Eastern delta...

Animal burial places, especially those of cats, in Bubastis in the eastern delta of the Nile. Bastet, the Cat-Goddess, was the protectress of the city. Bubastis was the residence of the 22nd-24th Dynasties.
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Animal burial places, especially those of cats, in Bubastis in the eastern delta...

Boar, ivory, 4000-3800 BCE Predynastic, Nagada I L: 10,5 cm H: 4,5 cm
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Boar, ivory, 4000-3800 BCE Predynastic, Nagada I...

The Horus-child rides on a donkey, 19th-22nd dynasty. The forelock is a prerogative of children; the donkey is a representation of Seth, the figurine couled therefore represent the victory of the Horus child over Seth, Earthenware turquoise-blue glaze,H: 7,5 cm
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The Horus-child rides on a donkey, 19th-22nd dynasty. The forelock is a prerog...

Vase mould with four Hathor-symbols. 18th dynasty, 1554-1080 BCE Terracotta, H: 11 cm
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Vase mould with four Hathor-symbols. 18th dynasty, 1554-1080...