Card/Transcription No.: 044hh

44 (hh) Lapis-lazuli sphinx. 63
L. 3.3: W. at base 1.1 : H. at head 1.7
Sphinx with King's head in lapis lazuli.
This sat on top of some object with a curved top. Base was cut away .2 from
edge all round, and .1 deep, in order to inlay it. In addition there was a
round peg hole in the centre, another running up from bottom into chest, &
a lateral peg hole running in from tail a distance of 1.3.
Treatment Soaked in water to remove dirt.