Coppia di Obelischi in Marmo Ambrato Anni 60 glass portraits and still lifes

portraits and still lifes

Ø cm 16 h cm 18

demonstrating his great passion for this painting technique

characterized by its geometric or stylized shapes and use of man-made materials

Coppia di Obelischi in Marmo Ambrato Anni 60 glass portraits and still lifesPair of amber marble obelisks, made in the '60s cm 9,5 h cm 35 Obelisks were originally built by the ancient Egyptians as religious monuments to honor their gods. The word "obelisk" derives from the Greek word "obeliskos," which means "spit." Obelisks were often decorated with hieroglyphs that told the deeds of the pharaohs. They were also considered symbols of power and wealth. The ancient Romans conquered Egypt in 31 BC and brought many obelisks to