= Antique 1920-30's Cairo Ware Brass Charger Plate, Egyptian Revival w. Sphynx

= Antique 1920-30's Cairo Ware Brass Charger Plate, Egyptian Revival w. Sphynx
= Antique 1920-30's Cairo Ware Brass Charger Plate, Egyptian Revival w. Sphynx
= Antique 1920-30's Cairo Ware Brass Charger Plate, Egyptian Revival w. Sphynx
= Antique 1920-30's Cairo Ware Brass Charger Plate, Egyptian Revival w. Sphynx
= Antique 1920-30's Cairo Ware Brass Charger Plate, Egyptian Revival w. Sphynx

= Antique 1920-30's Cairo Ware Brass Charger Plate, Egyptian Revival w. Sphynx

1920-30's Cairo Ware Brass Charger Plate Egyptian Revival with Sphynx, pyramids, camels. Here is a beautiful antique tray or charger/round platter. Hand chased thick brass with copper and silver metal inlays. Egyptians Revival period item with the characteristic decoration depicting ancient Egyptian imagery and motifs: The Sphynx, pharaonic busts, Amun-Ra's symbols, pyramids, camels, etc. The Egyptian Revival style was widely represented in the Arts since the Napoleonic expeditions in the early 1800's, but after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 by British Egyptologist Howard Carter, the interest of the general public towards Ancient Egyptian culture raised exponentially in the Western World, becoming very fashionable during the second and the third decades of the 20th century.

Cairo Ware, circa 1920-30's, Egypt made for the Western market. Take a look at the other items we have for sale now. Our items are described with the best of our knowledge and ability. We will be glad to answer all of your questions and provide additional photos and/or information. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East". The seller is "imeon" and is located in this country: US.


= Antique 1920-30's Cairo Ware Brass Charger Plate, Egyptian Revival w. Sphynx


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