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Tricolor Mid Century Clay Serpent Obelisk

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This solid ceramic midcentury tricolor serpent obelisk features captivating hand-painted snake embellishments, symbolizing themes of life, death, and rebirth. Serpents hold a prevalent cultural significance in fine antiquities across various civilizations, deeply rooted in astrological symbolism. Obelisks, originating from ancient Egypt, are four-sided monoliths representing religious representation of creation and a new world.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1970
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    West Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2910339438662
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