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Dendera Zodiac Papyrus

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Description : This Egyptian papyrus is made in Egypt, in the Nile Delta, with the emblematic papyrus plant according to the original method. It is then painted in mixed media combining different techniques (block print, Indian ink, oil painting, gold glitter.) representing the famous zodiac of Dendera.

This papyrus reproduces a celestial vault in bas-relief carved in sandstone, which decorated the ceiling of the chapel of Osiris, in the temple of Athor at Dendera, in Egypt; bas-relief which is today preserved at the Louvre Museum.

The four kneeling couples correspond to the cardinal points, the twelve figures carrying the celestial sphere represent the months of the year. The thirty-six figures in procession along the celestial circle represent the decans, each corresponding to the Egyptian week, ten days long. Although it is generally accepted that the ceiling was sculpted in the Ptolemaic period, the vault could reflect the knowledge of Egyptian astronomy four thousand years earlier. In the inner circle, the zodiacal signs mingle with the planets and constellations. Their precise position and the depiction of the eclipse that took place in March 51 BC, confirm that the zodiac was drawn between June and August of the year 50 BC, under the Ptolemies.

Display this fascinating cosmos in your home, office or meditation space as a gateway to the ancient world. This work also makes a sumptuous, meaningful gift for someone passionate about astrology, mythology or antiquity.

Size : 45cm x 65cm

NB : frame not supplied

Shipping: All our items are shipped from our warehouse in Europe, which allows us to offer fast and tax-inclusive shipping throughout the European Union.

Responsible and solidarity purchase: when you buy this papyrus, you support the production of papyrus, which is unfortunately in decline. In addition, Nilazur is committed to donating €1 to an association that supports the education of young girls in Egypt.

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