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From the Greek word meaning; 'a spit', an obelisk is a monumental tapering shaft usually made of pink granite. Capped with a pyramid ion at the top. Obelisks are solar symbols similar in meaning to pyramids, they are associated with an ancient stone called BENBEN in Heliopolis. They were set in pairs, at the entrances of temples, and to some Old Kingdom tombs. Cold cast resin, hand painted. 8 1/2 in high x 2 in square base. |
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Item #: STOBEL |
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