**RARE** GENUINE HAND PAINTED AUTHENTIC EGYPTIAN PAPYRUS (QUEEN CLEOPATRA) 12x16 For Sale

RARE Museum Quality Egyptian Papyrus Paintings (Queen Cleopatra)
Beautiful Hand-Painted on the Finest Authentic Hand-made Egyptian PapyrusPainting Details Size: Approximately 16" X 12Hand Made and Painted in EgyptThis is a Museum Quality Fascinating Painting of the most famous artifact ever discovered in the ancient world. This beautifully colored papyrus shows the profile of Queen Cleopatra. She wears the vulture crown that stands for the goddess Nekhbet, the symbol of Upper Egypt. She also wears a gorgeous beaded collar with five layers.Cleopatra is one of Egypt's most famous queens and has been celebrated for her love affairs with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. She was proclaimed by Caesar as Queen of Egypt around 51 BC.Egyptian Papyrus Paperis handmade in Egypt from the inner stem of the finest Cyperus Papyrus plants. Suppliers responsibly grow their own plants, then use the inner stems to make the thin strips form which the final papyrus sheets are formed. The sheets are formed by arranging the strips side by side in two cross layers, then soaking them in water for six to twelve weeks. The sheets are then hammered to squeeze out the remaining water, dried, then polishedand cut to size. The result is an exquisite natural cotton like, yet slightly textured handmade paper like you have never seen before.
This Egyptian papyrus painting is a genuine and rare piece of history. The art form is an ancient Egyptian style using gold leaf and gouache paint.This one-of-a-kind piece is authentic and perfect for collectors of Egyptian art and culture. The painting measures 12x16 inches and is a true testament to the beautiful and unique artistry of Egypt.