The significance of this antique Egyptian obelisk with crocodiles is that many ancient Egyptians worshipped crocodiles, building temples for the crocodile God, Sobek.

The crocodiles in the temples were adorned with jewels and given special food and wine. They were often mummified after death. The areas of Egypt that worshipped Sobek were Faiyum Oasis

and Kom Ombo.

19th century Obelisk is being held by 4 crocodiles

The egg is real . Crocodiles lay eggs but I don’t know what creature this egg belonged to.

All metal parts are spelter and never polished

The egg is in good shape with a professional repair.

The marble obelisk can be detached from the base . It measures 9 inches alone but the entire sculpture measures 25.5 inches tall and base is 8.5 squared.

Crocodiles are full bodied.

Egg is 5 inches high x 4.5 inch oval circumference 13 pounds