RARE Vintage old ashtray bronze Soviet Russian USSR Faraon Statue Sculpture

RARE Vintage old ASHTRAY bronze Soviet Russian USSR Faraon Statue Sculpture

About this piece

A striking Soviet-era brass ashtray cast as the bust of an Egyptian pharaoh, complete with traditional headdress and collar. The sculptural head sits proud above a broad, gently curved dish with subtle lip details at each end, designed to cradle cigarettes. The material — likely brass or bronze — shows the rich patina of age: warm golden tones where the finish remains bright, deeper brown where oxidation has settled, all evidence of decades of use and display.

The craftsmanship is confident and detailed, from the fine modelling of the pharaoh’s serene face to the crisp geometric bands of the headdress and the banded collar. This blend of Egyptology and Soviet kitsch is quintessentially mid-twentieth century — a period when such decorative smoking accessories were standard in homes and offices. The piece sits solidly and securely. Surface wear is consistent with age and light use; patina cleaning is optional and best left to gentle methods if attempted.