Framed Egyptian Papyrus Painting of Queen Nefertiti

This item is a contemporary Egyptian papyrus painting featuring the iconic profile of Queen Nefertiti. The artwork is executed on a rectangular sheet of handmade papyrus, which exhibits its characteristic cross-hatched fibrous texture and natural tan coloration. The edges of the papyrus are intentionally deckled and irregular, a common stylistic choice in modern souvenir art to evoke antiquity. The portrait is rendered in a limited but vibrant palette, including deep turquoise blue for the tall flat-topped crown (khepresh), accented with red and gold bands. The queen's skin is depicted in a warm ochre tone with fine black lining for the eye and facial features. The bottom of the bust features a patterned collar in grey, red, and blue. The papyrus is float-mounted against a dark charcoal or black matte background, which provides high contrast for the light-toned fibers. It is housed in a simple, slim-profile gold-toned metallic or wood composite frame with glass glazing. Condition-wise, the papyrus appears stable with some slight natural warping as expected with the material. There are minor losses to the paint on the upper left portion of the blue crown. A modern retail price sticker ($4.99 from a thrift store) is adhered to the bottom right of the glass. The piece is a mid-to-late 20th-century tourist souvenir produced in Egypt, designed for the international export market.