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C1886
Cleopatra’s Needle on Thames Embankment
Artist:
Artist unknown
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
AUTHENTICITY
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.
