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Also available as a single bookend
Surprise your friends when they see the Roseeta stone in your house!
The
original Rosetta Stone (c. 203 BC) is one of the British Museum's
proudest exhibits. Found at Rosetta--now Rashid--in the Nile Delta by
Napoleon's soldiers in 1799, it contained the key to the deciphering of
hieroglyphics, the language of the ancient Egyptians. On the stone are three
scripts: the bottom section is in Greek; the center in demotic (popular script
originated in 700-600 BC and widely used for the next thousand years); and the
top in hieroglyphics.
The
discovery of this slab of basalt stone has led to the translation of the
Egyptian hieroglyphs. The
Rosetta stone was a "thank you note" from the priests to the Greek ruler of
Egypt, Ptolemy V, who reigned in the 2nd century BC for the favors he allowed
them. French archeologist, Jean-Francois Champollion spent many years
deciphering the symbols of the stone and led to the translation of the
Egyptian hieroglyphs
Rosetta Stone Bookends are an
adaptation sculpted by our artists from this ancient masterpiece.
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Features
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- A sure conversation piece!
- Superb details
- Perfect for the office!
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Specifications
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Size |
10"H x 7"L x 3.5"D each. |
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Material |
Solid crushed stone and resin |
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Finish |
Soapstone |
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Shipping Weight |
16 Lbs pair, 9 lbs single |
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See Also
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