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Modern Egyptian Papyrus Painting in the Ancient Style (Signed)

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Description

A modern Egyptian papyrus painting, hand-painted with colourful pigments depicting a royal fowling and fishing scene. The central composition features two figures, identified by web consensus as King Tutankhamun and Queen Ankhesenamun, positioned on a papyrus reed boat. One figure is seated while the other stands behind, amidst a dense thicket of flowering papyrus plants with several rising waterfowl above. A lower register represents a body of water containing stylized fish and lotus flowers. Various groupings of hieroglyphic characters are integrated into the upper portions of the scene. The artwork is executed on a sheet of papyrus characterized by its layered fibrous texture and intentionally frayed edges. It is float-mounted against a black background, set within a white mat, and housed in a decorative dark-toned frame with gilded accents. A small, modern alphanumeric signature or mark is visible in the lower-left corner of the papyrus sheet.