A sphinx is a widely known mythological creature with a lion body and a human head. This image is highly revered in Egyptian and Greek art. The body is of a powerful and strong lion laying on its stomach with its paws flat on the ground under his face. The detailed human head of the sphinx is adorned with a traditional Egyptian headdress. The body is on a beautifully decorated platform. The bronze sculpture rests on a marble base and it was crafted using the lost wax method. Dimensions: Height 8 X Width 13 inches. Weight: 15 LBS.