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Everyday Almost-Art

Sphynx don't look now but . . .

Ancient Egyptians
Sphynx, sculpted in the third millennium BC, photo taken 1867
stone
A lions body with a human head. It is still symbolic, but its beauty has largely been obliterated. This photo was taken before it was rejuvenated (somewhat) to look like it does today. [AAR-2 (later restored)]

 

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