Art Deco Egyptian Revival Wall Art Set of 3 Brass Plates Egypt Hieroglyphics African Ancient Civilization Decor Dark Academia Library

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This exceptional vintage 3-piece collection of authentic hand-etched Egyptian mixed metal wall plates masterfully captures the opulent textures of 20th-century … Read more This exceptional vintage 3-piece collection of authentic hand-etched Egyptian mixed metal wall plates masterfully captures the opulent textures of 20th-century Egyptian Revival design. Hand-crafted in Egypt during the mid-to-late 20th-century artisan metalwork renaissance, each plaque is executed on a heavy, solid spun copper base that has been masterfully treated with localized black acid etching and chemical oxidation techniques to create a deep, high-contrast matte canvas. This intense dark background provides a dramatic stage for lavish, hand-engraved polished brass overlays and gleaming exposed metallic highlights. Originating in the historic Cairo metal-crafting guilds during the late-1970s international museum tour wave, these plates represent a celebrated era of mid-century global artisan metal-smithing. The structural design relies on solid brass overlays layered onto a raw, spun copper base, detailed with high-contrast black acid etching. This spectacular triptych set masterfully preserves the rich, epic storytelling of ancient New Kingdom history.

1. The first plate depicts Pharaoh Ramesses II charging heroically into the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC, standing inside his royal war chariot with his bow drawn as his stallions leap forward at a full sprint.

2. The second plate details a formal royal presentation ritual modeled after the famous wall frescoes in Queen Nefertari's tomb, capturing an enthroned ruler receiving a sacred lotus flower offering from a goddess to symbolize rebirth and divine protection.

3. The final plate serves as a formal Pharaonic Court Profile Portrait, showcasing the timeless, majestic silhouette of a ruler adorned in the classic Nemes striped headdress and Uraeus rearing cobra. While the vertical panels of hieroglyphic symbols function as decorative pseudo-hieroglyphs to mirror the visual look of royal temple cartouches rather than spell out literal phonetic text, they provide an authentic layer of texture.

The reverse sides showcase a raw spun copper texture with authentic historic fire-scale, verdigris coloration variations, and heavy-duty brass triangles professionally brazed directly onto the backing plates, ensuring genuine mid-century Egyptian structural pedigree. See less