Brass Figure of the Sun God Ra, 1935

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Anonymous, Sun God Ra (bookend), 16 x 13.5 x 6 cm (depiction), 17.5 x 13.5 x 8 cm (with pedestal), patinated brass, c. 1935.

- Nose slightly rubbed, otherwise very good condition

- The Light of Knowledge -

This is a work from the still largely unwritten art history of the bookend. This new artistic genre developed with the rise of bourgeois libraries in the 19th century and reached its peak in Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

Although it may not seem so at first glance, the image refers to the library represented by the bookend. We see the Egyptian sun god Ra, whose head is integrated into the sun disk. A halo that is itself the source of sacred light - after all, Ra is the sun itself.

Below Ra's head, depicted on an implied stele, we see a plow, which represents the cultivation of the soil and is a symbol for the cultivation of the soul. The plow on the bookend is an allegory of reading, since reading is done line by line, analogous to plowing. And reading in particular is a cultivation of the soul, as it opens up the divine light of knowledge, just as the library is able to make accessible the original knowledge illustrated by the bookend.

The geometric shape of the base and the leitmotif of the circle, together with the symmetrical formal rigor of the Egyptian motif, identify the bookend as a characteristic work of Art Deco.

Click here for full description Close description

Design Period	1920 to 1949
Year	1935
Production Period	Unknown
Style	Figurative, Art Deco
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Nose slightly rubbed
Product Code	TPH-1973354
Materials	Brass
Color	Black
Width	14 cm 13.5 cm
Depth	8 cm 8 cm
Height	18 cm 17.5 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

£539

Price per piece

Incl. VAT (if applicable) excl. shipping

Only one available

Free Shipping from Germany to:

Delivery Country*

Delivery Postal Code*

Location:

Please enter a valid Zip Code

Standard

Free £

Express

Complimentary In-House Delivery
excluding Islands and Northern Ireland

We will contact you soon!

Shipping quote to this location is not determined.

Sustainable Choice

More from this Dealer

Arthur Claude Strachan, Evening Cottage Scene, 1890s, Watercolor

Brass Figure of the Sun God Ra, 1935

Get in Touch

Make An Offer

Almost There!

Successful

About This Piece