Limestone finial of a votive stele (?) with a lion and a male sphinx

Cypriot

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Cippi topped by lions or sphinxes come mainly from Golgoi or Idalion. Both the lion and the sphinx were introduced to Cyprus from Egypt as guardians of tombs. The sphinx's beard is typical of Cypriot iconography, while its headdress is Egyptian.

Limestone finial of a votive stele (?) with a lion and a male sphinx, Limestone, Cypriot

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Limestone finial of a votive stele (?) with a lion and a male sphinx, Limestone, Cypriot
Limestone finial of a votive stele (?) with a lion and a male sphinx, Limestone, Cypriot
Limestone finial of a votive stele (?) with a lion and a male sphinx, Limestone, Cypriot
Limestone finial of a votive stele (?) with a lion and a male sphinx, Limestone, Cypriot

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