Unknown. <em>Sphinx-Shaped Doorstop</em>, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, 5 x 3 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (12.7 x 9.5 x 22.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.11. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.11_front.jpg)

Sphinx-Shaped Doorstop

Artist:Unknown

Medium: Glazed earthenware

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Dates:20th century

Dimensions: 5 x 3 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (12.7 x 9.5 x 22.2 cm)

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Accession Number: 1999.108.11

Image: CUR.1999.108.11_front.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Sphinx doorstop, sewer pipe clay. The reclining sphinx is on a pedestal base and is a loose interperatation of the well-known Sphinx of Egypt. About three-quarters of the object was painted in a dark maroon color. Condition: Good overall condition. Minor loss to the item around the nose and hair. Firing cracks to the base.

Brooklyn Museum