The Governor | Egyptian Folklore Papyrus Painting

Free Shipping and Returns We provide FREE Standard Shipping on ALL orders. If for any reason, you are not in love with your Art, please let us know and we will offer you a FULL REFUND. We will even pay for the return shipment. Painting Details Artist: Ahmed Fathy Size: Approximately 12" X 16" Title: "The Governor" Origin: Hand Painted in Egypt on Handmade Egyptian Papyrus Paper Description: This magnificent painting by Ahmed Fathy captures a scene in medieval Cairo's old streets. A governor on his white horse talking to the people. One of the most famous streets in medieval Cairo is Al-Mu’izz li Din Allah Street, which was considered the spine of the old city for hundreds of years. Egyptian Papyrus Paper Our papyrus paper is handmade in Egypt from the inner stem of the finest Cyperus Papyrus plants. Our suppliers responsibly grow their own plants, then use the inner stems to make the thin strips form which the final papyrus sheets are formed. The sheets are formed by arranging the stri