A sphinx standing on her hind legs in profile to the right and resting her forepaws against the breast of a nude youth who kneels facing her. The youth does not seem to be under direct attack and thus it is probable that the subject is Oedipus's parley with the sphinx.
History note: Given by A.A. de Pass
10
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Method of acquisition: Given by de Pass, Alfred A.
1st Century BC#
Circa
-100
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Circa
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 195
Primary reference Number: 124272
Gem catalogue number: P 42(CM)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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