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Antique Framed Print : The Book of the Dead: Heruben Papyrus. 1075 -
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The Book of the Dead: Heruben Papyrus. 1075 -
The Book of the Dead: Heruben Papyrus. 1075 - 945 BC. Papyrus with the cow goddess Hathor, a woman and two snakes. Work from the 21st Dynasty. Egyptian art. Third Intermediate Period. Miniature Painting. EGYPT. Cairo. Egyptian Museum
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21st Cairo Dynasty Goddess Hathor Intermediate Papyrus
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 20.6cm (14.6" x 8.1")
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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The captivating image on this ancient Egyptian papyrus, dating back to the Third Intermediate Period between 1075 and 945 BC, showcases a scene from The Book of the Dead, a collection of magical texts meant to aid the deceased in their journey to the afterlife. This particular papyrus, known as the Heruben Papyrus, is a testament to the rich artistic and cultural heritage of ancient Egypt. The central figure in this intricately detailed miniature painting is the cow goddess Hathor, who is depicted with the horns of a cow adorning her head and a solar disk between them. Hathor was revered as the goddess of love, music, and fertility, and was believed to protect and guide the deceased in their journey through the afterlife. To the right of Hathor, a woman is shown making an offering to the goddess. The woman's hands are raised in a gesture of reverence, and she holds a lotus flower and a shen ring, symbols of rebirth and eternal life. Two snakes, symbolizing the goddess Wadjet and the protective power of the pharaoh, are coiled around her arms. This exquisite work of art, created during the 21st Dynasty, is now housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the painting provide a glimpse into the rich artistic and cultural traditions of ancient Egypt, and serve as a reminder of the enduring legacy of this remarkable civilization.
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