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Immerse yourself into the world of Ancient Egypt with this rare, authentic hand-painted papyrus painting. Created by an Egyptian artist in the 1970s, this piece features a vibrant sacred dung scarab in gold leaf and gouache paint. Measuring 8x12 inches and made from genuine Egyptian papyrus, this painting is a true piece of history.
Signed by the artist George Girgis, this original piece showcases the beautiful art form of Ancient Egyptian culture. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this painting is a one-of-a-kind piece that will add a touch of authenticity to any collection.
The scarab beetle is prominent throughout Egyptian mythology. The ancient Egyptians believed that baby scarab beetles spontaneously emerged from the burrow in which they were born. So they were worshiped as “Khepera” which means “He came out”. This creative aspect of the scarab was associated with the creator god Atum. The ray-like antenna on the beetle's head and its practice of rolling dung caused the beetle to also carry solar symbolism. The scarab beetle god Khepra is believed to push the setting sun across the sky in the same way a beetle pushes a dung ball. On many artifacts, the scarab is depicted pushing the sun along its path in the sky. In this papyrus from left to right: the hieroglyphic writing of King Tut, the cobra - a symbol of various things from early times, including: the sun, Lower Egypt, the king and a number of gods, including Maat and Ra.
All papyrus paintings are sent in a transparent cellophane bag, including a certificate of authenticity
