Antique Egyptian Revival Brass Pyramid Paperweight / Desk Object - Cairo Ware Style
An antique Egyptian Revival brass desk object / paperweight shaped as a four-sided pyramid. Designed in the classic Cairo Ware style, each face features detailed etching and low-relief inlay work depicting iconic Egyptian motifs, including a figure on a papyrus skiff, the Great Sphinx with background pyramids, and ancient deities under the sun disc.
Material: Cast brass with etched mixed-metal detail and patinated background.
Dimensions: Approx. 6 cm (H) x 5.25 cm (Base).
Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear, minor tarnishing, and natural patina. The felt base lining shows age and partial peeling.
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Egyptian Revival, Antique Desk Weight, Pyramid Paperweight, Cairo Ware, Damascene Brass, Etched Metal, Grand Tour Souvenir, Vintage Brass Collectable, Sphinx Imagery, Hieroglyphics, Mid-20th Century Desk Accessory, Brass Ornament, Egyptian Artefact Style, Office Paper Weight.
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