Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916 · New York, Charles Scribner's Sons · leaf 275
FIG. 4Q0.—SPHINX OF THE ROMAN PERIOU(Museum, Alexandria). (Phot. Breccia.) ART IN EGYPT into a new path, and when artists copied the head so exactly,it was in the hope of securing for the double all the benefits … ■^^eaia^ FIG. 4QI.—CROWNED COLOSSUS IN THE ISLAND OF ARGO. he had enjoyed on earth. It is not surprising, therefore, thatthe example thus set by the Memphite School should havebeen followed by all the others. The few Theban statues ofPtolemies which have survived betray alike interest in the…
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