C1886

Cleopatra’s Needle on Thames Embankment

Artist:

Artist unknown

$A 25

One of three Ancient Egyptian obelisks re erected in London, New York and Paris.The Needles have no direct connection to Cleopatra as they were already over a thousand years old in her time.The London and New York needles are a … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Cleopatra’s Needle on Thames Embankment

Date:

C1886

Artist:

Artist unknown

Condition:

Small spots top right. Otherwise in good condition.

Technique:

Engraving.

Image Size:

145mm

x 230mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1886

Description:

One of three Ancient Egyptian obelisks re erected in London, New York and Paris.The Needles have no direct connection to Cleopatra as they were already over a thousand years old in her time.The London and New York needles are a pair, being made of red granite, standing around 21 meters high.The inscriptions commemorate Ramesses II military victories.