The Guardian of the Louvre

This high-poly asset is a definitive digital recreation of the Great Sphinx of Tanis, one of the largest and most well-preserved Egyptian sphinxes outside of Egypt. Discovered in the ruins of the Temple of Amun-Ra at Tanis, this monumental sculpture is famous for its historical palimpsest—bearing the usurped cartouches of multiple pharaohs, including Amenemhat II (12th Dynasty), Merneptah (19th Dynasty), and Shoshenq I (22nd Dynasty). The model captures the quintessential Egyptian hybrid of a lion's body (strength) and a king's head (wisdom), characterized by its stern, powerful features and the traditional royal nemes headdress. This master-mesh is an ideal technical study for Egyptology, museum-quality archiving, and high-fidelity fabrication.

Technical SpecificationsGeometry: High-density polygonal mesh with professional-grade anatomical and historical fidelity.

Manifold: 100% water-tight and closed volume for a seamless 3D workflow.

Height: 28mm (precision-engineered for high-detail consistency; fully scalable).

File Formats: Available in .3mf, .obj, and .stl (contact for custom format requirements).

Sculptural HighlightsHistorical Accuracy: Meticulous modeling of the sphinx's unique stern facial expression and the prominent royal beard, reflecting the austere style of the Middle Kingdom origins.

Surface Detail: High-resolution technical reconstruction of the polished red granite texture, including the subtle erosion and the crisp lines of the royal headdress.

Inscriptional Fidelity: Captures the placement and depth of the royal cartouches on the chest and base, preserving the layers of history added by successive Egyptian rulers.

Custom Production SupportNeed this model adjusted for a specific manufacturing tolerance or a different file extension? Send a message directly. I specialize in production-ready digital sculptures and can provide custom modifications to fit your creative pipeline.