Egyptian Museum Reproductions #3

The last of the Macedonian rulers of Egypt, Cleopatra VII has been preserved in legend as a woman of formidable intellect and ambition who used her beauty and charm to advance Egypt's fortunes. When Ceasar came to Alexandria, Cleopatra persuaded him to support her cause and she regained her throne and jointly ruled with thier son Caesarion from 36BC. After Caesars death, she joined Mark Anthony. Mark Anthony gave Cleopatra much of Rome's eastern possesions but his Roman rival Octavian used this episode to begin a war against him and Cleopatra. Octavian defeated him at the battle of Actium. Anthony and Cleopatra withdrew to Alexandria where they both commited suicide.

Material: Casting Stone

Finish: Antique Stone

Egyptian: Antiken Museum, Berlin, 35BC

Size: 11"H