Ptolemaic Period, 334-31 B.C. A gilt stucco sphinx lying couchant on a sub-rectangular base with stylised anatomical and facial detailing; apanied by a custom-made wooden display base. 36 grams, 75 mm long (155 grams total, 10.8 cm including base) (3 in. (4 1/3 in.)). From a mid 20th century collection (based on the stand). With Richard Gill, Eternal Egypt, London SW19, 1990s. Acquired 31 August 1993. Property of a South Oxfordshire private collector. Apanied by original no.10575, dated 31 August 1993, and associated correspondence.