Ancient Egyptian Pharaonic Antique Obelisk Engraved in Egyptian Hieroglyphs BC. Obelisk, tapered monolithic pillar, originally erected in pairs at the entrances of ancient Egyptian temples. The Egyptian obelisk was carved from a single piece of stone, usually red granite from the quarries at Aswan. It was designed to be wider at its square or rectangular base than at its pyramidal top, which was often covered with an alloy of gold and silver called electrum. All four sides of the obelisk’s shaft are embellished with hieroglyphs that characteristically include religious dedications, usually to the sun god, and commemorations of the rulers. While obelisks are known to have been erected as early as the 4th dynasty c. Size : Width: 7 cm, Height: 30 cm, Depth: 7 cm. That the Item Will Delivered to You As Shown in Pictures Therefore we recommend that you see the picture well and then take your decision and take your responsibility. I check myself each product and sell only the best quality products. In any case, if you are not satisfied with the product, first, please contact me and I will do everything to your??