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Measures 6'6"wide and 3'6" tall.
A stunning and very large hand-painted Egyptian papyrus depicting Pharaoh Ramses II on his chariot during the Battle of Kadesh. A reproduction of ancient Egyptian art, specifically a scene from the New Kingdom era.
It is created on authentic papyrus, showing the Pharaoh in a dynamic pose, drawing a bow and arrow while his horses pull the chariot. The colours are still so vibrant as its been protected over the years, framed and behind a sheet of Perspex, to reduce its weight.
Hieroglyphics are included within the composition, particular to the Nefertiti gang:
The Story
Its 1992 and a group of expats have survived a long and arduous Gulf War in Qatar, with much partying at functions and events showing support for the Allied Forces. At the end of the war, people were tired and in need of a holiday - so a week long jaunt to Egypt was organised where all those involved could relax together.
The main protagonist is the remarkable charismatic Mark Hambley, the US Ambassador to Qatar during the Gulf War and his close friends Bruce & Babette. The night before the Egypt trip Bruce's employer forbid him from leaving Qatar as much work was needed to be done.
The disappointment amongst the 12 other folk going was palpable and they missed the life and soul of their social network, Bruce & Babs. Undeterred the self styled Nefertiti gang went off to Egypt and enjoyed access to artefacts and tombs only a diplomat like Mark Hambley could get.
Determined to bring back something from the trip for Bruce & Babs, they found this beautoful artwork. The sight of Ramses II charging into battle reflected Bruce & Bab's approach to life and their love of life.
It was agreed that Mark Hambley would obtain it for them; he approaches the vendor and starts haggling in Arabic, the vendor realised quickly the strength of the opponent he was dealing with and settled in for a challenging haggle.
He brings out the thick coffee and opens the sheda to help negotiations on their way. Mark Hambley doesn't drink much and before long realises he is drunk but has convinced the seller to part with his best papyrus and have a message written into it for Bruce and Babs that very night.
Ambassador Mark Hambley stayed up all night until the work was done, getting drunk with the vendor and leaving with his papyrus roll as the sun rises, his burly Bodyguard ensuring he gets back to the hotel safely to join the rest of the Nefertiti gang.
The cartouches are written in hieroglyphics conveying the message:
To Bruce and Babs, from the, Nefertiti Gang
Later, Bruce and Babs and they had to leave Qatar and after Bruce died , Babs sold the artwork to her son for £1,000 and he has kept it ever since.
The story isn't much more than a titillation to those outside of the group but the artwork still stands proud all on its own.
Measures 6'6"wide and 3'6" tall.
A stunning and very large hand-painted Egyptian papyrus depicting Pharaoh Ramses II on his chariot during the Battle of Kadesh. A reproduction of ancient Egyptian art, specifically a scene from the New Kingdom era.
It is created on authentic papyrus, showing the Pharaoh in a dynamic pose, drawing a bow and arrow while his horses pull the chariot. The colours are still so vibrant as its been protected over the years, framed and behind a sheet of Perspex, to reduce its weight.
Hieroglyphics are included within the composition, particular to the Nefertiti gang:
The Story
Its 1992 and a group of expats have survived a long and arduous Gulf War in Qatar, with much partying at functions and events showing support for the Allied Forces. At the end of the war, people were tired and in need of a holiday - so a week long jaunt to Egypt was organised where all those involved could relax together.
The main protagonist is the remarkable charismatic Mark Hambley, the US Ambassador to Qatar during the Gulf War and his close friends Bruce & Babette. The night before the Egypt trip Bruce's employer forbid him from leaving Qatar as much work was needed to be done.
The disappointment amongst the 12 other folk going was palpable and they missed the life and soul of their social network, Bruce & Babs. Undeterred the self styled Nefertiti gang went off to Egypt and enjoyed access to artefacts and tombs only a diplomat like Mark Hambley could get.
Determined to bring back something from the trip for Bruce & Babs, they found this beautoful artwork. The sight of Ramses II charging into battle reflected Bruce & Bab's approach to life and their love of life.
It was agreed that Mark Hambley would obtain it for them; he approaches the vendor and starts haggling in Arabic, the vendor realised quickly the strength of the opponent he was dealing with and settled in for a challenging haggle.
He brings out the thick coffee and opens the sheda to help negotiations on their way. Mark Hambley doesn't drink much and before long realises he is drunk but has convinced the seller to part with his best papyrus and have a message written into it for Bruce and Babs that very night.
Ambassador Mark Hambley stayed up all night until the work was done, getting drunk with the vendor and leaving with his papyrus roll as the sun rises, his burly Bodyguard ensuring he gets back to the hotel safely to join the rest of the Nefertiti gang.
The cartouches are written in hieroglyphics conveying the message:
To Bruce and Babs, from the, Nefertiti Gang
Later, Bruce and Babs and they had to leave Qatar and after Bruce died , Babs sold the artwork to her son for £1,000 and he has kept it ever since.
The story isn't much more than a titillation to those outside of the group but the artwork still stands proud all on its own.