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There are 4 objects for which Decoration contains → sphinxs
2004.8.4 The rim is decorated with a thin black band, with a reserved band below and another black band below this. Two youths (black in colour) stand facing each other, with the figure on the right presenting a white cock, of which, elements remain (painted over the figure). Behind each figure the tail and part of a sphinx can be seen. The sphinx behind the right figure has incised lines dividing the wing feathers. The centre of the sphinx's wing appears purple in colour. There are faint, incised lines that give the outline of the youths' heads (where paint has been worn away). The reverse of the fragment is black with a reserved circle on top of the rim.
2009.10.2.373 Male figure is being attacked by a sphinx, possibly showing the sphinxs attacking Thebes (?) number 29
2009.10.2.376 Standing nude male wearing a helmet, holding a shield and a spear. Facing a small sphinx sat on stones/stone wall (?) Possibly Oedipus solving the sphinx's riddle (?). Number 32
2009.10.2.377 Standing nude male figure, facing a small sphinx sitting on some stones/stone wall. Possibly Oedipus solving the sphinx's riddle (?). Number 33
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