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Noah's ark
1850-1900
1956.101
Wood, paint
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Historical obelisk: Cleopatra's Needle
Object name
Historical obelisk: Cleopatra's Needle
Date
1881
Medium
Patinated lead
Dimensions
Overall: 15 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 38.4 x 8.9 x 8.6 cm )
Description
Patinated lead model of the "Cleopatra's needle obelisk in Central Park, New York City, NY.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Townsend Lawrence
Object Number
1951.344
Marks
inscribed: base of obelisk: "ANTIQUE LEAD No 25./WALTER B. LAWRENCE"
inscribed: proper right side of base insert: "Copyright 1881 by Henry H. Goringe"
inscribed: proper left side of insert, bottom of base: "TIFFANY & CO., NY"
inscribed: insert in bottom of base has translation of hieroglyph inscription on piece
Gallery Label
This model of the "Cleopatra's Needle" obelisk is patterned after the original which stands in Central Park and was presented to the U.S. by Egypt in 1881.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
