These two bookends are cast bronze with an Egyptian motif. The top has the appearance of a frieze from Egypt that is decorated with the Ra Sun in the center and the wings of Horus(?) spreading from either side as rays. Either end is decorated with Lotus leaves. Below this is a side view of the Sphinx with Lotus plants, stems, flowers, and buds on either side of the Sphinx. Boadering the sides are two stalks or reeding bound together at four sites. the surface appears to have been painted on certain highlighted areas and the bottom is felted.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1837 - 1901
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
Stamped into back: "B&H" within a circle.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
4-7/8 in
Width
2-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 4 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (12.4 x 7 cm)
Material
Felt, Paint, Bronze
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
MP.94.148 - Bookend - Part of set
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Contact Sheets: MP220 Neg.No. 19,20,21.
Note Type
General Note
Note
1 of 2
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom