Pair Antique 1920s Egyptian Revival Spelter Nefertiti Busts Wooden Base 22cm Wedgwood

Pair Antique 1920s Egyptian Revival Spelter Nefertiti Busts Wooden Base 22cm WedgwoodAn attractive and characterful pair of 1920s Egyptian Revival spelter busts of Queen Nefertiti, each mounted on a wooden plinth base. A textbook expression of the wave of Egyptomania that swept through European and American decorative arts following Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in November 1922. The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb sparked a worldwide cultural phenomenon, and Egyptian motifs rapidly became central to the Art

Use in a hallway or entryway to keep keys or small personal items neatly contained

practiced brush

patrons and members of the European elite

Those seeking a meaningful Jewish gift for special occasions

a hairstyle often found in late Victorian and Edwardian portrait imagery

minor signs of age or handling may be expected

The compartmentalised “dragons and vases” decoration

Wedgwood is one of the most renowned names in British ceramics

creamy tone and smooth

“MUSEUM” and cyphers

and beginning the construction of the Tower of London

Measuring approximately 6 inches in length