Search the Ancient Treasures Web site ITEM NUMBER: E-304 ITEM NAME: Egyptian sphinx candle holder SIZE: 8"L (20 cm) ITEM TYPE: Candle holder ITEM MATERIAL: Bonded marble ITEM FINISH: Antique stone finish RETAIL PRICE: $19.00 SHIPPING: $7.00 CANADA SHIPPING: $21.00 The word "Sphinx" used by the Greeks derives perhaps from the Egyptian Shesepankh "Living Statue". It designates a type of statue joining a human head to the body of a lion and symbolizes sovereignty combining the strength of the lion with a human intelligence. The Egyptian Sphinx was, with only a few exceptions in representations of some Queens of the Middle Kingdom, shown as male. Also, the Egyptian Sphinx was viewed as benevolent, a guardian, whereas the Greek Sphinx was invariably malevolent towards people. The Sphinx was the embodiment of royal power often shown smiting the King's enemies, or the King himself being represented as a victorious Sphinx trampling on his foes. This Sphinx represents King Thutmosis III wearing a striped "Nemes" head cloth protected by a Uraeus and a false beard. Add of this item to my shopping cart Shipping note: When ordering multiple items, your shipping charges will be reduced. You'll see the lower shipping rates in the final invoice that is made at the time of shipping the items. Return To: