Good one, :):) most stuff like that on the internet is usually a photoshop job.
The "writing" on the base looks like Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs.
Not suggesting that it's that old of course. :):)
It would be worth quite a few bob on ebay I'll bet. :):)
Perrier are missing a great idea for an advertising campaign.
My guess is that it's an advertising sign.
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