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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, …
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- 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 pounds
- Price: $ 122.00 USD
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The Konark temple – located in the small town of Konak, Puri district, state of Odisha, India – was conceived in the 13th Century as a huge and colossal stone chariot drawn by a team of seven horses depicted in the galloping mode. The horses were…
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- Item Number: S-5069
- Provenance/Origin: Konak Odisha India. Crafted in the 1900s
- Composition: Metal and paint
- Dimensions: 16" tall x 13.5" at widest point x 4" deep
- Weight: 3.5 pounds
- Price: $ 165.00 USD