Egyptian Funeral Gifts (Original)

Artist: 20th Century unidentified artist
Medium: Gouache on Card
Size: 10" x 15" (260mm x 390mm)
Date: c. 1975
Code: 20thGraveGoods

This is the unique original Gouache painting by 20th Century unidentified artist.

A selection of gifts and offerings associated with ancient Egyptian burials including the Eye of Horus/Ra (The Wadjet), a Shabti (model figure carved in blue stone) a necklace and a seal etc and a Canoptic jar in which were placed some of the internal organs of the deceased.

This practise started in the Fourth Dynasty, the "Golden Age" of the Old Kingdom. Horus as The Falcon God is depicted at the top of the design.

Artist and original publication yet to be identified, thought to be an issue of Look and Learn mid 1970s. A wonderful painting for those interested in Ancient Egypt. Professionally matted ready for framing.