Faux Ark of Truth

Production Description: The fake ark of truth unburied by SG-1 at Dakara in the beginning of the direct-to-DVD feature, "Stargate: The Ark of Truth". This ark includes Ancient writing on the lid and is capable of opening. A Prior ordered that the top of this ark be destroyed so that hey may investigate whether the claims of the Ark of Truth were correct.
Technical Description: Production made rigid foam box with lid, sculpted and painted to resemble ancient brown, weathered stone. Box sits atop four legs and has four blocks on the side, passing through the blocks are two wooden poles inside of gold plastic cylinders. The lid is decorated with various cracks and circular designs and has two raised panels with rows of Ancient writing, the lid is hinged to the box. Inside the box is a series of pneumatic tubes and valves running to a pneumatic piston meant to open and close the lid. The pneumatic system is operated by a remote box with two black buttons labeled "OPEN - CLOSE" and attached to the box with a 288in long cord. Functionality of pneumatic system is unverified. Prop shows wear from production use including several chipped corners on the blocks and the feet. Measures approx. 35.75in x 30in x 24.25in.