Queen Nefertari Offering Olive Oils to Goddess Isis - Depiction of Olive Oil Presentation in Ancient Egypt - Ancient Offering Table - 13x9 Inches

Papyrus art of Queen Nefertari in the afterlife offering oils to Isis. Oils were highly valued in the mortal world and in the afterlife. Kyphi was made from frankincense, myrrh, mastic, pine resin, cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, juniper, mint, and other herbs and spices. The scent was described as completely uplifting, and those who could afford it were said to be envied by those who could not.

She is believed to have died sometime during regnal year 25 of Ramses' reign. She is shown here in a transparent dress - indicating that she is in the afterlife - offering oils to the goddess Isis. Isis is a very complex goddess who evolved into a goddess of joy, and so she was deeply loved by the general population and truly revered by women who aspired to embody her multifaceted role as wife, mother, and lover... holding the key of life or ankh in her right hand. She was said to greet the souls of the dead in Duat with her maternal nature, offering them refreshments of food and drink. She was also sometimes described as the mistress of the necropolis. It is in this role that we see Isis merge with the goddess Hathor.

Depiction of olive oil presentation in ancient Egypt
In ancient times, olive oil was used in everything from oil lamps and religious oils to cooking and preparation spices and medicines. Not only was it in great demand and traveled far and wide, but the Palestinians prospered by trading it.

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• Material:
High Quality %100 Certified Original Authentic Papyrus Paper

• Dimensions: Approximately
H x W = 9 x 13 Inches
H x W = 20 x 30 cm

• Weight: Approximately
0.38 Ounce = 11 gram

• Brand: Adel Ghabaour

• Handmade / Hand Painted in: Giza, Egypt

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