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Panneau ajouré à décor de sphinx

ca. 9th–8th century BC
Not on view
Ce panneau d’ivoire pourrait provenir du bâtiment néo-assyrien de l’avant-poste impérial d’Arslan Tash, en Syrie. Bien que le thème du sphinx allongé (ici avec fleur de lotus sous la patte avant, perruque et large col) soit égyptien, le visage est syrien. Ce style se caractérise en effet par des personnages souvent représentés de profil, individuellement, mais juxtaposés dans une composition symétrique pour orner de grandes pièces de mobilier. C’est le cas de ces deux sphinx dos à dos, qui font partie de deux scènes indépendantes. Ils étaient peut-être jadis associés à des arbres et à d’autres figures aujourd’hui manquantes.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Titre: Panneau ajouré à décor de sphinx
  • Période: Période néo-assyrienne
  • Date: v. 900–700 av. J.-C.
  • Aire géographique: Syrie, probablement de Hadatu (actuelle Arslan Tash)
  • Technique: Ivoire, feuille d'or
  • Dimensions: H. 6,4 cm
  • Crédits: Fonds Fletcher, 1957
  • Accession Number: 57.80.4a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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