H. BORDÈRES, FRANCE, 1933-1937 A large bronze chest with a dark green patina in the shape of an Egyptian temple. This whimsical ensemble takes elements from the temples of Abu Simbel, Médinet Habou and Denderah. Habu and Denderah. The temple is surmounted by a winged solar disc surrounded by two snakes. On its sides, hieroglyphs evoke the name of Ramses II II and those of the gods of Egyptian mythology, including Horus and Ra. Below, a peristyle made up of six lotiform columns. On the edges, a representation of the gods Isis and Osiris. Depth: 32 cm Width: 59 cm Height Height : 28 cm Egyptomania began in the 19th century with Napoleon's Egyptian campaign and continued in the 20th century with the rediscovery of archaeological treasures, including the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. As in the case of our chest, the components of ancient Egyptian art were reused, but adapted to modern tastes and with modified symbols. The chest has a non-functional crank mechanism with a secret opening on the left-hand side. The Musée du Louvre holds a model of the Dendhera clock after Dominique-Vivant Denon, made around 1806 (Gift of Madame Maddy Ariès, 2016, OA 12549), which undoubtedly inspired H. Bordères to make our chest.