Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916 · New York, Charles Scribner's Sons · leaf 271
y upon herhind legs, her two forepaws resting uponsymbolical knots of rope, she is cut outof a block of green breccia with aprecision which somewhat redeems thestrangeness of her appearance, but allthe skill of the technique fails to maskher hideousness; one cannot but pity themaster- craftsman… … Firf. 483.—THE ALKXAN-DRIAN HORUS (Museum,Cairo). (Phot. E. Brugsch.) the Theban School. The Memphite Schoolhas left us a few busts of kings, Saite orPtolemaic, (Fig. 465) and certain rare statues,distinguished by that characteristically softand delicate execution which has made itpossible for us…
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