Golden bronze candlestick, Egyptian style

Oriental bougeoir forms "cobra" gilded bronze, egyptian style goddess ur-us. Protective symbol. Base formed by the tail of the snake. Surmounted by the head of the cobra, throat unfurled. Receptacle above, formed of 2 vats to receive the candles. Bougeoir can serve as a beautiful decoration alone. Dim: h: 26cm weight: 827g. Urus: egyptian name worn at the forehead by the gods, royal in character - assimilate to the eye of re. He was protecting the king. The cobra was considered the guardian of the pharaoh because the ancient egyptians believed in the vigilance of the snake whose eyes devoid of eyelids and thus more awake to the danger. Urus: sacred female cobra that represents ouadjet, goddess of the low egypt. She is seen depicted on the pharaoh's headdress, with her throat outstretched, ready to defend the sovereign against his enemies. Our products are old with a lived, traces of past time may be present. Thanks for looking at the pictures. We are available for more photos if needed. Attention: our shipments are made against signature and with confidence, make sure to check your package in front of the postman. Or the delivery driver so that it can be used if needed. In advance we thank you for that.