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Reiser

Giza, The Head of the Sphinx, 4th Dynasty

1800-1899

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Reiser

Giza, The Head of the Sphinx, 4th Dynasty

1800-1899

Physical Qualities Albumen silver print, Sheet: 274 x 215 mm. (27.4 x 21.5 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Heru Ra Walmsley, Ferndale, Maryland, from the Estate of his Father, Harry R. Walmsley
Object Number 1988.154.42

Inscribed: lower left center negative: "54. Caire. La tête du Sphinx"; lower right center: "Reiser"

Artist

Reiser

2000–2000

Unknown nationality, dates unknown
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