Egyptian Papyrus - Hand Made 9\" x 13\" - Ancient Art Form- Queen Cleopatra
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Egyptian Papyrus - Hand Made 9\" x 13\" - Ancient Art Form- Queen Cleopatra:
$6.95
This9\" x 13\" egyptian papyrus painting isofEgyptian Queen Cleopatra. Cleopatra remains an infamous figure in Ancient Egyptian culture. To her people she was a glorious and ambitious ruler, and to her enemies a ruthless entity. She was often portrayed as a beautiful and seductive woman who would stop at nothing to expand her empire.This painting is signed by theartist. #49B
Handmade by craftsmen in Cairo, Egypt
Our associate in Cairo is continually looking for high quality, unique items at the very best prices.
Egypt has a proud and continuing tradition ofthe ancient art ofpapyrus painting.
Everypapyrus painting is a hand-paintedmasterpiece. They are made fromgenuine papyrus paper.
Eachpaintingisvery unique and truly only one of a kind.This wouldbe a great collectibleor a unique gift.
- How Papyrus Is Made -
Papyrus was, andcontinues today to be made from the papyrus reed that grows in freshwater marshes along the river Nile. The plant grows to about a height of ten feet. After harvesting, the outer fibers are peeled awayfromthe core of the stalkand sliced into very thin strips that are as broad as possible. Next, the strips are soaked in water to remove the sugar content. They then are pounded until all the water is drained away. They are then placed side by side, overlapping slightly. This rawpapyrus sheet is pounded again, and left under a heavy weight- (usually a stone slab) to dry for approximately six days.Finally, after drying, the surface of the sheet is polished to a smooth finish by rubbing it with a shell or a piece of smooth ivory.Papyrus sheets arethen ready for use.
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Egyptian Papyrus - Hand Made 9\" x 13\" - Ancient Art Form- Queen Cleopatra:
$6.95