Pair of Marble Obelisks, French, C.1830
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Description
Description: Pair of matching marble obelisks from France, early 19th century. 20" in height.
History: An obelisk is a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape or pyramidion at the top. These were originally called "tekhenu" by the builders, the Ancient Egyptians. The Greeks who saw them used the Greek 'obeliskos' to describe them, and this word passed into Latin and then English. Ancient obelisks were often monolithic (that is, built with a single stone), whereas most modern obelisks are made of several stones and can have interior spaces.
Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 19 | Height(in) = 20 | Width(in) = 4 | Depth(in) = 4
Size of Artwork(in): 20 x 4 x 4"
Artist Name: Unknown
Medium: Marble
Circa: Early 19th century
History: An obelisk is a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape or pyramidion at the top. These were originally called "tekhenu" by the builders, the Ancient Egyptians. The Greeks who saw them used the Greek 'obeliskos' to describe them, and this word passed into Latin and then English. Ancient obelisks were often monolithic (that is, built with a single stone), whereas most modern obelisks are made of several stones and can have interior spaces.
Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 19 | Height(in) = 20 | Width(in) = 4 | Depth(in) = 4
Size of Artwork(in): 20 x 4 x 4"
Artist Name: Unknown
Medium: Marble
Circa: Early 19th century
Condition
The condition of this pair is excellent. Upon inspection there are no scratches, chips, or dents.
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Pair of Marble Obelisks, French, C.1830
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