KLIMT - THE KISS, C/10 Shell Dish Shawabty’s were funerary figurines placed

Shawabty’s were funerary figurines placed in tombs among the grave goods and were intended to act as servants or minions for the deceased

This glossy metallic pendant is made of hypoallergenic stainless steel and features a shield emblem design

the winged serpent makes a great addition to any mythology collection

Their detailed designs give them each a unique personality

75" x W: 9" x H: 14

KLIMT - THE KISS, C/10 Shell Dish Shawabty’s were funerary figurines placedThe Kiss is one of Klimts most famous pieces. It was created during his Golden Phase. Many of his paintings from this period used gold leaf. The kiss depicts a couple in various shades of gold sharing a kiss against a bronze background. The rest of the painting dissolves into shimmering, extravagant flat patterning which has clear ties to the Art Nouveau movement. It has been speculated that Klimt and his companion, Emilie Floge, were the models for