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Large Egyptian Obelisk Statue. Incense Container. Hieroglyphs. Egypt.

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Egyptian tapered monolithic pillars (obelisks) were erected in pairs at the entrances of ancient temples. Often carved out of one piece of stone – usually granite from Aswan – they were covered in alloys of gold and silver. All four sides were embellished with hieroglyphics, … Continue reading →

Item Number: O-1365
Provenance/Origin: Likely Aswan Egypt. Age unknown.
Composition: Stone composite
Dimensions: 15.5" tall x 4" x 4" square at base
Weight: 4.25 pounts
Price: $ 135.00 USD

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Marble Falcon of Horus. Hand Carved. Statue. Figure. Nile Valley, Aswan, Egypt

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The Falcon of Horus – wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt – is an image of divine kingship. The king was associated with the sky god as the “Living Horus,” and he was thought to represent the rule of the gods on earth. Horus is… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-0783
Provenance/Origin: Hand carved. 1940s. Aswan Egypt
Composition: Marble
Dimensions: 11" tall x 7.5" wide x 3" deep
Weight: 5.25 pounds
Price: $ 285.00 USD

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Pharaonic Painting on Clay Fragment. Aswan. Egypt.

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Original and authentic pieces from ancient Egypt are almost impossible to acquire at a reasonable price. And there are the issues of importing, exporting, authentication and language. With that said, here is an item that is old but not necessarily ancient. This painting depicts an… Continue reading →

Item Number: O-4731
Provenance/Origin: Pottery. Aswan. From mid-1900s
Composition: Clay, paint and lacquer. Fabric backing.
Dimensions: 5.25' wide x 4" tall
Weight: 0.5 pound
Price: $ 85.00 USD

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Egyptian Queen Nefertiti Head. Bust. Limestone Fragment. Aswan. Egypt

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Bust carved into a piece of limestone. Stunning. Original pieces from ancient Egypt are almost impossible to acquire at a reasonable price. And there are the issues of importing, exporting, authentication and language. With that said, here is an item that is old… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-7835
Provenance/Origin: Swenett / Aswan Village
Composition: Limestone and coloring
Dimensions: 11" tall x 5" widest x 5" deep
Weight: 7 pounds
Price: $ 550.00 USD

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