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The Sphinx

The pattern of this purse is based on the design on a box discovered in King Tutankhamen’s tomb (below). The box was painted to show King Tut as a sphinx trampling his enemy.

Collection of Jennifer Whitehair

Details

Date: 1920's

Materials: Steel beads

Provenance: USA

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: None

Dimensions: Unknown

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