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Antique Framed Print : EGYPTIAN UNIVERSE. The ancient Egyptian cosmos, depicting Geb (Earth), Shu (Air)
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EGYPTIAN UNIVERSE. The ancient Egyptian cosmos, depicting Geb (Earth), Shu (Air)
EGYPTIAN UNIVERSE.
The ancient Egyptian cosmos, depicting Geb (Earth), Shu (Air), and Nut (Heavenly Vault)
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Media ID 12407206
African Egypt Element Goddess Heaven North African Personification Theory Universe World Ankh
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 25.3cm (14.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "EGYPTIAN UNIVERSE" takes us back in time to the ancient Egyptian civilization, where a rich and complex cosmology was embraced. The image beautifully depicts three significant deities personifying different elements of the universe. Geb, representing Earth, is portrayed as a powerful god lying beneath Shu, the god of Air. This depiction symbolizes the fundamental connection between land and sky in Egyptian mythology. Above them both is Nut, the goddess personifying the Heavenly Vault or celestial sphere. Her outstretched body arches over Geb and Shu, enveloping them within her protective embrace. The composition exudes an air of mysticism and wonder as it invites us to contemplate how these ancient Egyptians perceived their world. Their belief system held that each element played a crucial role in maintaining cosmic balance and harmony. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported to a time when gods were revered for their influence on daily life - from fertility to weather patterns - shaping every aspect of existence. It serves as a reminder of humanity's eternal fascination with understanding our place within the vastness of the universe. Granger Art on Demand has masterfully captured this profound representation from African history without commercial intent but rather with an intention to preserve cultural heritage through art appreciation.
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