Hand-Painted Papyrus Maat & Isis - 7.75" x 10.75"
This beautiful painting is a replica of an illustration from the central portion of a famous scene from the tomb of Nefertari, wife of Ramesses II, who is one of the best known ancient Egyptian queens. In this painting Isis, goddess of motherhood and magic, appears sitting on her throne and kneeling before her is Maat, goddess of truth and justice. It features metallic paint. Each piece is hand painted on genuine papyrus paper in Cairo, Egypt! It will come individually sealed in a poly bag with a hole punched at the top. Information on the paper and the scene is inserted in the back of the packaging. Papyrus is a material similar to thick paper that was used in ancient times as a writing surface. It was made from the pith of the papyrus plant.Â
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Due to the hand painted quality, the design may vary slightly from painting to painting. The papyrus paper measures 7.75 inches tall by 10.75 inches wide, with the artwork measuring 7 inches tall by 8.75 inches wide - perfect for framing!
Maat was the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, and cosmic order, embodying the principles of balance and harmony. She was often depicted with an ostrich feather on her head, symbolizing the weight of truth against which the hearts of the deceased were judged in the afterlife. On the other hand, Isis was a powerful goddess associated with motherhood, magic, and resurrection. She played a central role in Egyptian mythology as the devoted wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, and her worship extended beyond Egypt's borders, becoming influential in various cultures across the ancient world.