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Head of a sphinx, possibly of Amenemhat I

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Dolomitic marble, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
Egyptian Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Purchase Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift 1966
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Title: Head of a sphinx, possibly of Amenemhat I
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Dolomitic marble, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12.

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