Relief of Isis and Nefertari. Polychrome. 60,5 x 28,5 cm.

Description

Relief made of reconstituted marble (resin + marble powder). The ageing patinas are applied with natural earth.

Archaeological reproduction, polychrome and patinated by hand.  Antique finish.

Measurements: Height: 60,5 cm.  Width: 28.5 cm. Depth: 1 cm.

Ready to hang.

Isis and Queen Nefertari. Painting from the tomb of Nefertari. Ancient Egypt. Thebes. 19th dynasty. 13th century BC.

In Thebes , the grave of Queen Nefertari , the most respected woman in ancient Egypt has received an impressive rocky desert landscape to this day . To Nefertari , beloved wife that the mighty Ramses II, the eternal abode of the largest and most ornate Valley of the Queens dig . For the decoration of the walls bas-relief were covered with a layer of stucco also allows model concepts that relate to earthly passage of the Queen of material life . The Hypogeum or grave is completely underground chambers with several staircases and ornately decorated. In the main chamber , where he was the sarcophagus , there are four pillars that frame the . To reproduce in the face of them seems a relief : Nefertari , with a beautiful white dress, receives the sign of life lovingly gives the mother goddess Isis. The hieroglyphic inscription shows the name of the Queen and her titles, as well as those of the goddess , “Lady Isis Cielo.Gran Royal Wife , Nefertari – Mery -en -Mut . Justified . “