Hatshepsut as Sphinx

 


 
Sphinx of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut, ca. 1473–1458 B.C.
Ancient Egyptian

Red granite with traces of blue and yellow paint; L. 11 ft. 3 in. (343 cm), H. 5 ft. 4 1/2 in. (164 cm)
According to the Museum website, this sphinx weighs more than SEVEN TONS!