Egyptian Revival Ashtray Appraisal

Vintage Egyptian Revival Ceramic Ashtray

This is a circular ceramic ashtray featuring a prominent Egyptian Revival motif. The central well of the piece depicts a detailed relief of Horus as a winged falcon holding 'shen' rings of protection, topped with a solar disk. The wide rim is divided by eight distinct cigarette rests and is adorned with various incised hieroglyphic-style symbols, cartouches, and depictions of ancient Egyptian deities, including figures in profile and a scarab beetle. The material appears to be a glazed ceramic or earthenware with a sandy, off-white, or buff-colored finish that mimics the appearance of weathered stone or papyrus. The incised details are highlighted with a darker brown or sepia pigment to provide contrast. Regarding condition, the piece shows visible signs of use and age, including dark carbon staining or charring in the lower right portion of the central basin and along some of the rim indentations. There is a general surface patina consisting of fine crazing and possible minor surface abrasions consistent with mid-20th-century decorative tobacciana. No specific maker's mark is visible from the top view, but the style is indicative of mass-produced Egyptian-themed souvenirs popular during the mid-to-late 20th century.