Oud-Grieks Stunning Intaglio Stone with Sfinx of Thebes Intaglio

Stunning Intaglio Stone , Ancient Greece 300-100 BC Intaglio Show a Image Sfinx of Thebe .Extreem rare piece is high Qualety .The Greek sphinx is a winged monster from Greek mythology, with the body of a lion, the head of a woman, and the wings of an eagle. Known for posing riddles, she was sent by the gods to plague the city of Thebes, killing anyone who couldn't solve her riddle. Ultimately, she threw herself off a cliff after Oedipus correctly answered the riddle, freeing Thebes from her terror.The riddle was: "What goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening?"When Oedipus replied that it was man, who first crawls on all fours, then walks on two legs, and when he is old leans on a stick, the Sphinx threw itself off the rock.Weight : 5.13 Gram 19.5 x 15.1 mmHigh Qualty.Source : John Boardman see image for own impression Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "No shipping to the USA.The Story of OedipusThe Sphinx was sent to Thebes by the gods to plague the city. The ruler of Thebes, King Creon, promised the throne... lees verder bij Catawiki