Handcrafted with rich, oriental alabaster, a beautiful, translucent marble found only in Egypt, this unique candleholder will add a touch of exotic style to your decor.
Our Globe-shaped votive containers are perfect for holding your tea light or small votive candle. Ancient pharaohs prized fine objects rendered in alabaster, deeming them indispensable on earth and in the afterlife. Alabaster votive oil lamps often adorned their homes and elegant, elaborate tombs.
Adorn your home with this wonderful accessory at our special online price.
Story Behind the Art
Made in the same workshop for the past 12 years. Mr. Mahmoud Abdel Nabi was born in the Egyptian countryside and moved to Cairo at an early age. Mr. Abdel Nabi has worked in the field of marble, alabaster and stone for most of his adult life.
Alabaster products are manufactured by hand, using alabaster from every commercial quarry in Egypt. Alabaster is a natural, translucent marble which can vary in color from a clear lemon color to a rich shade of mango orange or even a very light cafe au lait. Each piece will be unique and variation from the photo should not be considered a flaw.
Measurements may vary slightly.
Imported
Average Customer Rating:
4.4 out of 5
10 of 10 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Large Alabaster Globe Votive (Egypt)
Overall Rating:
4
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Creat8tiv,August 4, 2008
By Crea8tivfrom Minneapolis, MN
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Workmanship:
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"I have bought three of these globe votives. They are beautiful and give off a soft, warm, glow when lit. I have also given them for gifts. However, the last globe I bought was cracked and I have now have the hassle of returning it. I have one in my office and keep a candle lit in it all the time. I have received many, many compliments. I would have given it 5 Plus stars if the last votive hadn't arrived cracked."
Review 2 for Large Alabaster Globe Votive (Egypt)
Overall Rating:
5
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Just Beautiful!,June 9, 2008
By Vader08from Modesto, CA
Value:
4
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Appearance:
5
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Ease of Assembly:
5
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Workmanship:
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"This product was exactly as described. It is very well made. Heavy, genuine material, really made my mom feel like egyptian royalty for having it as a mothers day gift! It was a little pricey but well worth it. The light that illuminates from it when placing a candle inside creates an ambiance that I have never seen before. A truly unique and beautiful work of art!"
Review 3 for Large Alabaster Globe Votive (Egypt)
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3
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Large Alabaster Globe Votive,May 17, 2007
By Occidentalfrom Washington, DC
Value:
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Appearance:
4
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Ease of Assembly:
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"Overall, I was pleased. I was a bit suprised in the actual size and color of the Votives due to lack of sizing information (besides the words "large") and the darkness of the picture (they are much lighter orange than depicted). Also, there was no slip with the delivary that reminded me what I ordered. (i.e. When I received the votives, I remembered they were "votives" from "Egypt" but I didn't remember they were made of Alabaster when asked). Thus, it would be nice to have an information slip and more spec information for future purchases."
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Large Alabaster Globe Votive (Egypt)
Overall Rating:
4
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Nice alabaster votive,April 9, 2007
By SLeeBfrom AR
Value:
4
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Appearance:
4
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Ease of Assembly:
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Workmanship:
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"Liked this round votive, but thought it would be larger. Think it is a bit overpriced because of size. Very heavy, and colors are more brown and white, not as photo indicated. Please, Overstock, show truer colors. That would help when ordering items to go with our color schemes."
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Large Alabaster Globe Votive (Egypt)
Overall Rating:
5
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Beautiful!!!!,March 21, 2007
By bjsFloridafrom Florida
Value:
5
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Appearance:
5
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Ease of Assembly:
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Workmanship:
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"I have bought 4 of these now for gifts and will buy more!!!"
Review 6 for Large Alabaster Globe Votive (Egypt)
Overall Rating:
5
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Beautiful, but again no box.,November 28, 2006
By Joice
Value:
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Appearance:
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Ease of Assembly:
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Workmanship:
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"Really a beautiful item, but it was not delivered in a box and not proof of authenticity."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Large Alabaster Globe Votive (Egypt)
Overall Rating:
5
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By Bethfrom Kentucky
"Bought this as a gift and it is far more beautiful than the picture will show. Worth TWICE the retail value."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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