Stunning 20TH century Egyptian Papyrus Art - Hand-Painted Ancient Astrological Calendar- Signed

Stunning 20^TH century Egyptian Papyrus Art - Hand-Painted Ancient Astrological Calendar- Signed, Framed (55cm x 55cm)

Exquisite 20th-century handmade, hand-painted papyrus art featuring an astrological calendar. Signed by the artist, this stunning piece captures the intricate details of the Zodiac signs and Ancient Egyptian astrology, beautifully rendered in blue and gold.

Item Details:

Type: Handmade, hand-painted papyrus art

Style: Ancient Egyptian astrology and Zodiac signs

Size: Framed with glass, measuring 55cm x 55cm

Condition: In great pre-owned condition

About This Artwork:

This marvelous painting is a replica of a section of the ceiling from the Temple of Dendera in southern Egypt. The original Zodiac ceiling, moved to Paris in 1821 and later installed in the Louvre in 1922, is renowned for its detailed depiction of the heavens.

The artwork features:

The Vault of Heaven: Represented by a disc held by four women symbolizing the four seasons.

Thirty-six Spirits or "Decans": Surrounding the circumference to symbolize the 360 days of the Egyptian year.

Constellations: Including recognizable signs like Aries, Taurus, Scorpio, and Capricorn, alongside uniquely Egyptian representations such as Aquarius depicted as Hapy, the god of the Nile flood.

The constellations of the northern sky, featured in the center, include:

  Great Bear (Ursa Major): Represented as a bull's foreleg.

A Hippopotamus Goddess: Representing the constellation of the Dragon, opposite Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.

The Zodiac of Dendera is not merely an astrological tool but a map of the sky, reflecting how Egyptian cultural elements merged with Babylonian and Greek astronomical and astrological theories during various historical invasions.

This framed papyrus art is not only a stunning visual piece but also a rich historical artifact, making it a perfect addition to any collection or a unique gift for those fascinated by ancient history and astrology.