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Ancient Egyptian Beloved Meows Cat Print
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20.32 cm x 25.4 cm
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Ancient Egyptian Beloved Meows Cat Print
"Beloved Meows" is an original memorial design on sustainable papyrus based on Ancient Egyptian funerary wishes for the dead, rendered in safe, modern replacements for period pigments such as lead antimonite and chrysocolla. The wish from the pet's guardian reads, "May your soul live on for millions of years, resting in a sun-puddle with a full belly, facing the north wind with your eyes beholding happiness." The procession of cats in the style of the Museum of London's "Animals Acting like People" are The Cat Who Protects, The Lucky Cat, The Happy Cat, and The Funny Cat (The Cat Who Distracts the Heart). Anpu/Anubis and Bast/Bastet are greeting the new arrivals with a feast and a basket of toys.
"Meow" is approximately how the Egyptian word for "cat" is pronounced, hence the title. Much of the wish text is taken from King Tutankhamen's Wishing Cup and the rest is an original translation specific to the loss of a pet. Ancient Egyptians believed their loved ones went to the afterlife in a boat rather than over a Rainbow Bridge, but a rainbow is suggested in the decoration of the barque without compromising the symbolism and limitations of Egyptian paint colours.
This is an original, copyrighted design and a unique translation, not a public domain image.
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my staff loves it , and other branch is asking me where i got this and i give your website to them.
maybe you can add up on personalised option, laminated or a frame maybe . great job. but you can add an option if we wanted to have it laminated or frame as add up option
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By Timothy G.14 October 2021 • Verified Purchase
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I hung this in the stairwell of our house, near some other Renoir pictures. My daughter says it looks like she is looking at her when she walks up the stairs.
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By Ross Y.31 December 2019 • Verified Purchase
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Absolutely superb Art Deco poster. The colours are vibrant, sympathetic to the era and perfect for use. I framed it and hung above the entrance to my Art Deco inspired lounge room. Stunning! The print is precise, clear and of an excellent standard. It was cleverly packaged so there wasn’t a blemish or crease. Perfect!
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Product ID: 228012049966409645
Added on 6/4/15, 10:30 am
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