CLEOPATRA PROP PLATE

An Egyptian style prop dining plate used in the epic motion picture Cleopatra (20th Century, 1963) starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The plate is one of a limited number custom cast for use on the production. The plate is constructed of fiberglass with gold metallic leaf on the exterior and hand applied simulated gemstones of assorted colors. The plate is one of several seen on the dining tables in Cleopatra’s royal barge during the sequence where she throws a magnificent feast in Tarsus for Caesar’s general Marc Antony (played by Richard Burton). Critics praised Cleopatra , and the film received four Academy Awards in 1964: Best Special Visual Effects, Best Costume Design (Color), Best Cinematography (Color), and Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Color). Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a copy of the film. 9 1/2 inches, diameter Categories: Cleopatra