Pair Of Ancient Obelisks In Red Marble

Refined pair of obelisks in fine red marble, dating back to the end of the 19th century.
The preciousness of the material and the elegance of the shape blend into a unique, versatile and timeless object.

The obelisk owes its birth to the ancient Egyptian civilization, but has been used in the architecture of numerous cultures throughout the centuries up to today. The Egyptians believed that Ra, the Sun god, lived in them and used to place them in pairs at the entrance of temples and in specific points of the cities in order to favor their fertility and the circulation of benevolent energies. The city of Rome has 9 original Egyptian obelisks, which were stolen during the conquest of Egypt.

Dimensions
Height 33 cm
Base 8x8 cm