Egyptian Themed Framed Needlepoint
Item Details
An Egyptian-themed framed needlepoint of a Pharoah. This needlepoint features a variety of symbols to include cobras, feathers, scarabs, the Pharoah’s ba which has a pshant on its head, the cartouche for this particular Pharaoh is above his shoulder (upper left of the field), the figure is wearing the Nemes headcloth, there are feathers of Maat, and the whole image is finished off at the bottom with the winged sun symbol with a scarab in the center denoting divinity, royalty and power. The colors used are atypical in their blue, red and silver threads. The piece is presented under glass with double brass tone, metal frame with a sawtooth hanger to the back.
Condition
- some residue and staining on the frame.
Dimensions
- measurements of frame; visible image 14.75" W x 18.25" H.
Item #
17CHI009-133
