Egyptian Obelisk - Handcarved Soapstone

Egyptian Obelisk - Handcarved SoapstoneIncredible Obelisk Statue Obelisks played a vital role in their religion and were prominent in the architecture of the ancient Egyptians, who placed them in pairs at the entrance of the temples. The word "obelisk" as used in English today is of Greek rather than Egyptian origin because Herodotus, the Greek traveler, was one of the first classical writers to describe the objects. A number of ancient Egyptian obelisks are known to have survived, plus

size varies between 4 - 5'' (10 - 12

symbolizing their royal stature and the cultural richness of their era

Length: 10cm / 3

the cobra likely represents Wadjet

highlighting the blend of religious and royal imagery typical in ancient Egyptian art

a mother goddess symbol

The ancient Egyptians were fascinated by dung beetles or scarab beetles – so much so they even had a scarab beetle god

each piece is authentically Egyptian

He oversaw the mummification process with a chemist’s precision and a bureaucrat’s eye for detail

Available in beautiful bronze and gold & white with faux marble finishMultiple Gods & Goddess's in this size available

Pendant Width: 4cm / 1

These solid pewter collectables are heirloom quality