Handmade Ankh Papyrus Painting – Egyptian Symbol of Life, Ancient Decor (13x17 inches - 33x43 cm)

In Ancient Egypt, the ankh symbol—also known as the key of life or the key of the Nile—represented endless life. The ankh, which was created by Africans many years ago, is thought to be the first--or original--cross. The ankh is frequently depicted in the hands of great Egyptian figures such as pharaohs and rulers, as a means of protecting their immortality.

An ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol called "Ankh" stands for "life." It stands for the idea of endless life. Many Egyptian tomb paintings and other works of art feature it. Ankh-shaped mirrors were frequently created to represent an imagined perspective into another world.

We have more with different sizes and paintings of this art.

9x13 inches - https://etsy.me/40iOhyU
13x17 inches - https://etsy.me/3L32VFK

• Certificate of Authenticity
Our Papyrus Paintings come with a Certificate of Authenticity that Guarantees that they were Painted in Egypt on the finest Handmade Egyptian Papyrus Paper.

• Material:
High Quality %100 Certified Original Authentic Papyrus Paper

• Dimensions: Approximately
W x H = 13 x 17 inch
W x H = 33 x 43 cm

• Weight: Approximately
0.76 Ounce = 22 gram

• Brand: Adel Ghabaour

• Handmade / Hand Painted in: Giza, Egypt

• Each papyrus print comes in original packaging and all have a Certificate of Authenticity from Adel Ghabaour. Some are signed as well.

• Great to frame as wall art. Our papyrus paintings are NOT FRAMED.

• Some prints have discoloration, tears and flaking at the edges given material and age.

• All Papyrus is hand-made & hand-painted, so yours may differ slightly from that in the photo

* Please be careful when handling because the papyrus is delicate*

• How Papyrus Is Made
The papyrus reed that grows in freshwater wetlands near the Nile is still used to make papyrus today. The plant can reach a height of about ten feet. After harvesting, the stalk's outer fibers are peeled away from the center and cut into extremely thin, broadly spaced strips. The strips are then submerged in water to remove the sugar. They are then beaten until all of the water has been removed. They are then positioned next to one another, barely overlapping. This unprocessed papyrus sheet is crushed once again and dried for about six days under a substantial weight (often a stone slab). The sheet's surface is then polished to a smooth finish after drying by rubbing it with a piece of smooth ivory or a shell. After that, papyrus sheets can be used.

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S H I P P I N G
• Your order will be shipped in one business day after you place your order. I am working hard to ship every order as quickly as possible. Items that are personalized, custom-painted may have longer shipping times.

• Delivery date is based on your location and the mailing option you choose. You can review all while checking out.

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M O R E ∙ F R O M ∙ U S
Horizontal 9x13 Papyrus -» https://etsy.me/3AvYUDx
Horizontal 13x17 Papyrus -» https://etsy.me/3wEhlER

Vertical 13x9 Papyrus -» https://etsy.me/3PRzXb7
Vertical 17x13 Papyrus -» https://etsy.me/3Q4H0h2

Papyrus Bookmarks -» https://etsy.me/3e3L83q



O U R ∙ P O L I C I E S
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• If you have other questions, you can send message any time you want (7/24). I will be here to give response to you.


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♥♡ Nile ♡♥

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