20" Two Marble Obelisk Inlay Mosaic Pietra Dura Green Malachite Stone Home Decor
Product information
- Size: 20" Inch Height
- Material: Marble & Semi Precious Inlay Stones
- Finished- Polished
About
- Obelisk, 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 Atum. 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 Akhenaten was said to be a petrified ray of the Aten, the
sundisk. ... 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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