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Framed Print : The Colchester Sphinx, 1st century
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The Colchester Sphinx, 1st century
The Colchester Sphinx, a Roman funerary monument found outside the Roman town walls of Colchester in 1821. Now in Colchester Castle Museum, 1st century
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Media ID 14839345
© CM Dixon / Heritage-Images
Black Background Colchester Essex Funerary Sphinx Winged Winged Figure 1st Century Colchester Castle Mike Dixon
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring the ancient Roman Colchester Sphinx. Discovered outside the town walls of Colchester in 1821, this 1st century masterpiece is now a proud exhibit at Colchester Castle Museum. Our museum-quality prints capture every intricate detail of this fascinating funerary monument, bringing the history and mystery of ancient Rome right into your home or office. Add a touch of timeless elegance and historical depth to your space with this stunning addition to your decor.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the enigmatic beauty of "The Colchester Sphinx" a remarkable Roman funerary monument dating back to the 1st century. Discovered outside the ancient walls of Colchester in 1821, this exquisite artifact now finds its home within the hallowed halls of Colchester Castle Museum. Against a striking black background, this studio shot captures every intricate detail of the winged figure. The sphinx's majestic wings spread wide, evoking a sense of power and transcendence. Its nakedness symbolizes vulnerability and mortality while also alluding to themes of rebirth and transformation. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time to ancient Rome, where such funerary monuments were crafted with utmost care and reverence for those who had passed on. The craftsmanship is impeccable; every curve and contour expertly carved by skilled hands. Through this photograph, we can appreciate not only the artistry but also the historical significance that lies within these stone walls. It serves as a reminder that even in death, our stories endure through objects like these – tangible links connecting us to our past. Colchester Castle Museum stands as both guardian and storyteller for artifacts like "The Colchester Sphinx". Within its fortifications resides a treasure trove of history waiting to be explored by curious minds eager to uncover secrets from centuries gone by.
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