An owl. Okay, that bit isn't Egyptian.
But the sphinx definitely are, even if they are far more french than egyptian.
These are the longest legged sphinxes I've ever seen.
They have wings - a very unusual feature.
Each sphinx has two snakes wound around her head and draped down to her neck. I love the scarab necklace.
Another angle to see the snakes. What an amazing amount of detail.
I ended up skipping the walk yesterday so that I could spend more time with my sweetie. Retrospectively - what a mistake. Yesterday was glorious and today the forecast is 100% chance of rain. At least I made Chili with Beer yesterday, so that will help us warm up.
the sacrifices one makes to spend time with a loved one.... Sigh. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's so amazing the detail they can get with carved stone. It boggles the mind. Enjoy your day in spite of the rain. At least it's not snow! Yet.
ReplyDeleteThat deatail is amazing -- and isn't it interesting how other cultures interpret the influences?
ReplyDeleteSnakes for hair. Yes, so interesting. And I love your quilted bags! Got to do that now.
ReplyDeleteSo, when are we going to see a liberated/wonky French-Egyptian Sphinx quilt?
ReplyDeleteWow, that's amazing! I so appreciate your posting all these pictures of things you see in your walks. It's the only way I'll ever get to see them!
ReplyDeleteLove the owl. I can handle skulls and skeletons, even snakes for hair, but those scarabs creep me out!
ReplyDeleteI have been feeling guiltier every year about the amount of wrapping paper we go through on a Christmas morning. Especially since it's generally not recyclable. I've tried the drawstring gift bag for a couple of things but didn't like it for the same reason you mentioned. I'm kinda tempted by your gift bags though!
chili with beer...hmmm...you both may wanna get out of the house for a while :)
ReplyDeletelove the tomb shots...very unusual!
happy Monday!
lisajo