Striding Sphinx

The king as sphinx, in bronze, standing on standard, flanked by two uraeus serpents. Sphinx is of slender greyhound type with human head, pierced ears, bearded and wearing lappet wig. Tail curved in great loop over back; originally fitted with headdress, now lost. Remains of gilding on apron. Wings incised on body, a rare detail in the New Kingdom. Condition: Good. Repairs on both hind legs. Uncertain if tail is original. Remains of gilding and perhaps of black-coating on bronze. Deep gash on right cheek.