Papyrus Painting - Queen Nefertari Offering Oils to Isis in the Afterlife Golden Highlights

Product Description:  Papyrus art of Queen Nefertari  in the afterlife offering oils to Isis. Oils were greatly valued in the mortal and afterlife.  Kyphi was made of frankincense, myrrh, mastic, pine resin, cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, juniper, mint, and other herbs and spices. The scent is described as completely elevating, and those who could afford it are reported as being envied by those who could not. 

She is believed to have died sometime during the Regnal Year 25 of Ramesses' reign.  Pictured here in a transparent dress - indicating she is in the afterlife she offers oils to the goddess Isis.  Isis is a very complex goddess who evolved to become a goddess of Joy, and so she was deeply loved by the general population, and truly revered by women, who aspired to embody her multifaceted role as wife, mother, and lover.. hold the key of  life or ankh in her right hand.  It was said that, with her motherly character, she greeted the souls of the dead in Duat, and proffered them with refreshments of food and drink. She also was described sometimes as mistress of the necropolis.  It is in this role where we see Isis merge with the goddess Hathor.

All papyrus paintings are sent with "rough" edges, easily trimmed to fit your framing needs.

*****NOTICE****
Changes implemented by the Ministry of Antiquities requires all papyrus to be inspected by an expert - what this means is that while your order will show as shipped, it may in fact be on hold at the Cairo airport pending inspection. For this reason we are not able to combine papyrus orders with anything else, i.e. papyrus and jewelry, or glassworks etc. If you are ordering something else in addition to the papyrus you must order it separately. We apologize for any delays that may occur, ultimately it is about the preservation of the history of Egypt.

 

Artist:  Khedr

100% Hand Painted

Available Sizes (Approx)

30 x 40 cm (12" x 16")  $46.00 

40 x 60 cm  (16" x 24") $86.00

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