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Marble Malachite Monumental Pair of Obelisks Inlay Stone Semi Precious Stone Art For Sale
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Marble Malachite Monumental Pair of Obelisks Inlay Stone Semi Precious Stone Art:
$1115.84
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Product information
- Size: 15\" Inches Tall { Set Of 2 Pair }
- Material: Marble & Semi Precious Inlay Stones
- Finished- tapered monolithic pillar, originally erected in pairs at the entrances of ancient Egyptian temples. The Egyptian obelisk was carved from a single piece of stone, usually red granite from the quarries at Aswan.
- Obelisks were set in pairs, at the entrances of temples, and to some Old Kingdom tombs and closely related to the cult of the Sun God Ra also known as A tum. Obelisks symbolized the stability and the creative force of Atum. Obelisks were believed to act as magical protection to the monuments such as temples and tombs.
What does an obelisk symbolize?
- The obelisk symbolized the sun god Ra, and during the brief religious reformation of Athena was said to be a petrified ray of the Aten, the sun disk. ... The Ancient Romans were strongly influenced by the obelisk form, to the extent that there are now more than twice as many obelisks standing in Rome as remain in Egypt.
Why is the obelisk important?
- An obelisk was a monument made of stone. Each obelisk was placed in a public place. In ancient Egypt, obelisks were often built in pairs. ... The pharaohs ordered these huge monuments built for them so that they would always be remembered.
Why were obelisks important in ancient Egypt?
- An obelisk was a monument made of stone. Each obelisk was placed in a public place. In ancient Egypt, obelisks were often built in pairs. ... The pharaohs ordered these huge monuments built for them so that they would always be remembered.
What is Marble Inlay Work?
- “Marble Inlay work” is one of the most attractive art that done from marble. Same type of that adorns the Taj Mahal and other Mughal monuments.It is a closely protected traditional art and only a few expert exponents are available today.
- The delicate process involves cutting and engraving marble shapes manually. To start with, a predefined pattern e.g., floral design or geometrical design is engraved on the marble slab. Small pieces of marble of different shades are cut delicately to fit in these grooves precisely. These small pieces are then slipped in the grooves. Apart from marble, many other materials can also be used.
Note
- If You Are Looking Something Customize, Let Us Know We Will Make For You As Per Your Design, Size & Shape.
Shipping & Packaging
- For shipping we use DHL & FedEx
- Export packing sealed wooden, crate with foam plastic straps outside.
- If there is any Local Tax, Custom Duties or Vat at the destination, it will be paid by the buyer
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