This colossal statue of the Nile was found in 1513 in Campo Marzio where it was probably part of the decoration of the Iseo Campense, dedicated to the Egyptian deities Isis and Serapis. The river is shown as a venerable old man stretched out on his side with a cornucopia of fruit in his left arm and ears of wheat in his right hand. Egypt is represented by the presence of a sphinx. The scene is enlivened by sixteen children who allude to the sixteen cubits of water by which the Nile rises for its annual flood.
[museivaticani.va](http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/braccio-nuovo/Nilo.html)

This bronze cast was made after a Roman marble statue in the Musei Vaticani, Rome and donated to the city of Copenhagen by the Albertina Foundation.

Photogrammetric 3D reconstruction was done from about 3000 images.
>1 billion polys raw model

![](https://rigsters.com/sketchfab_img/nile-photogrammetry-capture_rigsters.gif)
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Nile

Red granite sphinx of Hatshepsut from Deir el-Bahari.  Located in the Cairo Museum Ground Floor Gallery 6

Created from 149 photographs (18MP Cannon EOS Rebel T5i) using Agisoft Photoscan 1.4.3.  November 17, 2018.

Sphinx of Hatshepsut

Granitic gneiss sphinx of the ram of Amun protecting figure of Taharqo between folded front legs; the rectangular base, which has been partially restored, is inscribed with a continuous horizontal register of hieroglyphs.

COL: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA1779

Created by Daniel Pett using a OnePlus3 mobile phone from 199 photos.

Statue of the ram of Amun

Well I was asked by the awesome Wacom Team if I am interested in doing a unboxing video of the new Intuos 3D which comes with ZBrushCore. 

Unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhrOZrqNUlI
Sculpting demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSg1s-okURA

wacom intuos 3D: http://www.wacom.com/de-de/products/pen-tablets/intuos-3d
pixologic ZBrushCore: http://zbrushcore.com/

so I hope you like it guys :D

Roman Sphinx

Sphinx in the garden of Belvedere Palace in Vienna.

![](https://wien.noe-3d.at/SF/belvedere_sphinx.jpg)

Sphinx

One of the six Victorian sphinx statues at Crystal Palace, London. This is the one farthest North.

"The sphinxes are based on an original red granite Egyptian sphinx in the Louvre, Paris." (Londonist: https://londonist.com/2016/07/crystal-palace-sphinxes-receive-a-stunning-paint-job)

Date: 1850s

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crystal_Palace



313 photos taken in February 2020 with a Sony a6000 and processed in Agisoft Metashape. Top of head repainted in Autodesk Mudbox due to missing photos of that area.

Crystal Palace Sphinx

Sphinx in the garden of Belvedere Palace in Vienna.

Sphynx statue standing between the museum and the street, in Paris. Made by the Ducel foundry, one of the most important foundry of its time in France. I didn't know it has been made by them when I took pics. I made several models made by this foundry, few month ago. 
[Here](https://skfb.ly/6VTtO) [they](https://skfb.ly/6VUHY) [are](https://skfb.ly/6VWnE)

- simplified under 20k tris
- 8k textures diffuse/normal/metalness/roughness

[link to my 50+ collection of sculptures scans](https://sketchfab.com/Dystopia/collections/my-statuomania-photogrammetry)

Sphinx, Museum of the French Foreign Legion

Miraculous_ Rise Of The Sphinx  Lila

Miraculous_ Rise Of The Sphinx  Clonika

Object: The Lawler Sphinx Monument
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Date Erected: 1850
Commissioner: Davis B. Lawler

Historical Significance:
Erected to honor Matthew Lawler (former Mayor of Philadelphia) and his wife Ann, this Egyptian Revival sphinx caused massive controversy. The cemetery's Christian directors initially objected to the "pagan" iconography. It was eventually permitted and became one of Spring Grove's most famous monuments.

**Preservation Status (Critical)**
While appearing resolute from a distance, this model documents severe, rapid structural failure. The stone survived its first 150 years well, but recent freeze-thaw cycles have devastated it. Massive mechanical cracks splitting the torso have been patched with modern sealants that are already failing. Furthermore, the extensive historical inscriptions on the base are actively sugaring and nearly impossible to read. This "Digital Twin" preserves the text and geometry before the next fracture.

Digitization: The American Digital Heritage Project

Lawler Sphinx: Decay of Egyptian Revival (1850)

This 3D model is part of a digital preservation study exploring the integration of photogrammetry and historical scene reconstruction. The original object is a wooden sculpture of Neo-Egyptian style.

Technical Specs:
Capture: Photogrammetry using Reality Scan.
Processing: High-poly to Low-poly pipeline in Blender.
Baking: Color, Normal, and Ambient Occlusion maps (32-bit float).
Shading: PBR workflow to emphasize wood texture and aged materials.
Credits:
Digitalized and rendered by Guadalupe Etcheverry.

Esfinge de Madera / Wooden Sphinx

Harry Potter enters the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament as a determined yet wary champion, navigating a vast, enchanted hedge maze filled with deadly creatures, illusions, and dark interference. He overcomes a Boggart disguised as a Dementor, solves a Sphinx’s riddle, and resists sabotage orchestrated by Barty Crouch Jr., ultimately rescuing Cedric Diggory and choosing fairness over victory. Together, they grasp the Triwizard Cup, unknowingly activating a Portkey.

Transported to the Little Hangleton graveyard, Harry witnesses Cedric’s sudden murder and is bound as Peter Pettigrew uses dark magic to restore Lord Voldemort. Forced into a duel, Harry’s courage endures as Priori Incantatem reveals echoes of Voldemort’s victims, aiding his escape. Grasping the Cup once more, Harry returns with Cedric’s body, forever marked by trauma and the Dark Lord’s return.

Lego Harry Potter: Harry Potter(2019-3rd Task)

Giza V2.1 is a watertight “digital bas-relief” of the Khufu plateau, built as a procedural heightfield on a polar disc and extruded into a closed manifold (χ=2). 

It includes the Great Pyramid, Queen pyramids, Sphinx with enclosure trench, mortuary temple + causeway, boat pits, temenos wall, and surrounding desert/bedrock. 

The Great Pyramid uses a true square plan (Chebyshev metric) with linear height falloff, Petrie-slope calibration (~51.844°), and subtle 8-face concavity via a cos(4θ) term. 

Masonry is expressed as stepped courses (35 visible bands) plus a casing-to-core transition (smooth lower “Tura” vs rough “Mokattam”). 

Micro-engraved cues mark the north entrance and internal axis (Grand Gallery / King’s Chamber hint). 

Geology is enriched by PAPP/Hopf-derived stone grain, fault harmonics, and erosion weighting stronger at lower elevations. 

Mesh: 72,050 verts / 144,096 faces, per-vertex color + normals.

Giza_Great_Pyramid_Khufu | PAPP

Add a touch of ancient mysticism to your everyday carry with this highly detailed Pharaoh-themed lighter sleeve. Designed specifically for standard BIC lighters, this case features a striking "Memento Mori" aesthetic combined with iconic Egyptian symbols. Key Design Elements: A central Pharaoh skull wearing the traditional Nemes headdress, a sacred scarab beetle, and miniature sphinx figures at the base. Originality: The design utilizes high-relief 3D textures to provide a tactile, stone-like grip. Use Case: Ideal for collectors of EDC (Everyday Carry) gear, fans of Egyptian mythology, or as a unique project for hand-painting enthusiasts. Inspiration: Inspired by the grandeur of ancient Egyptian tombs and timeless artifacts. 3DPRINTING SETTINGS: Recommended Machine: Resin (SLA/DLP) is highly recommended to preserve fine details. Material: Tough or Standard Resin. Resolution: 0.03mm to 0.05mm layer height for maximum clarity. Orientation: Print at a 0-45 degree angle with supports to ensure a smooth internal fit for the lighter. Finishing Instructions:  Sanding: Carefully sand support marks to smooth the surface. Painting: For an "authentic artifact" look, apply a black primer followed by a silver/pewter dry-brush technique. The skull's eyes can be detailed with vibrant green paint as seen in the sample.  Safety Note: Decorative use only. Ensure the lighter fits snugly without being forced.  

BIC Lighter Case - Egyptian Pharaoh Skull

Mandrillus sphinx, a large Old World monkey native to west central Africa. It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world, with red and blue skin on its face and posterior. The species is sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring.

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