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Pair of Obelisks, Red Serpentine, Cornwall England 19th Century

$3,655.78per set
$4,569.73per set20% Off
£2,661per set
£3,326.25per set20% Off
€3,040per set
€3,800per set20% Off
CA$4,975.89per set
CA$6,219.86per set20% Off
A$5,565.84per set
A$6,957.30per set20% Off
CHF 2,896.50per set
CHF 3,620.62per set20% Off
MX$68,517.41per set
MX$85,646.76per set20% Off
NOK 36,849.44per set
NOK 46,061.80per set20% Off
SEK 34,572.04per set
SEK 43,215.05per set20% Off
DKK 23,135.06per set
DKK 28,918.83per set20% Off
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About the Item

Pair of small obelisks out of red serpentine with hieroglyph decor (North side Cleopatra's Needle, today Central Park, NY - and Lateranobelisk situated on the Piazza San Giovanni to Laterano 1588 by Sixtus V.)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Egyptian Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Serpentine
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Greding, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 078-03851stDibs: LU1014212371803

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