Greek Sphinx the Riddler of Thebes Bronze Figurine (By Veronese)

The Greek Sphinx, famously known as the Riddler of Thebes, is a captivating embodiment of ancient mythology and mystery. Rooted in the lore of ancient Greece, the Sphinx is a hybrid creature with the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and the face of a woman. She is best known for her role in the myth of Oedipus, where she posed the enigmatic riddle, "What walks on four feet in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three in the evening?" Those unable to answer met a grim fate, highlighting the themes of wisdom, fate, and the perilous pursuit of knowledge. This figure serves as a profound symbol of the intersection between human intellect and the enigmatic forces of the universe, often depicted in art and literature as a guardian of sacred truths and a formidable enigma for heroes to confront.

Cold cast resin bronze. Solid and weighty. 

Will arrive in a decorative box.

A Veronese design. A mark of quality.