This plaster bust of Tutankhamun is a delightful statement piece relating to the exciting discovery in 1922 by Howard Carter and George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon. Tutankamun's virtually intact tomb has given much interest worldwide.
Use as a single bust or use two as wonderful bookends
Hand made in British Gypsum plaster by Modern Souvenirs of Bath
It is in a box and is also ideal for a gift.
It stands approx H 180mm x W 100mm x D 70mm
* DO NOT WASH. PLEASE USE A SMALL SOFT DRY BRUSH TO CLEAN
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This British gypsum plaster model bust is sure to please all admirers of William Morris.
William Morris known is one of the most important cultural figures of Victorian Britain and the arts and crafts movement.
He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. (1834 - 1896).
Items around the base include Morris wallpaper patterns, paintbrushes, printing press, potter’s wheel and the red house.
The etch around the base reads:
"Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful"
Height: approx. 135mm width: 70mm depth: 40mm
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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". This bust is suitable for all Shakespeare aficionados and indeed for any lover of the English language. Around the base there is included a quill and ink, scrolls, books, the Greek masks of Comedy and Tragedy, a crown, Hamlet's skull, a Capulet rose and Montague swords from Romeo and Juliet. Incsribed are the words ... 'To thine own self be true' quoted from Act I Scene 1 Hamlet Height 12cms Width 6.5cms Depth 4cms