The Judgement Scene reflects the values and spiritual beliefs of Kemet, also referred to as Ancient Egypt. It depicts the judgement of a person’s soul as they seek to enter the afterlife known as the Hall of Maati. Art like this papyrus is based on the papyri of Hunefer and Ani, who were 19th Dynasty scribes. They were each buried with a Pert Em Heru, which is is often referred to as the “Book of the Dead”. The judgement scene is a part of that burial process.

Atop the judgement scene are 14 deities. Seven of them are in favor of the central figure making his way into heaven, as symbolized by ankh. Seven are not not in favor . The judged is brought forth by Anpu, who it often referred to as Anubis. His heart is placed on the scale and weighed against the feather of MA’AT. The feather of MA’AT symbolized truth, order, justice, harmony, and reciprocity. This is all recorded by the ibis-headed deity Djehuti, who is often referred to as Toth. Since his heart is lighter than the feather of MA’AT, the judged is led by Heru/Horus to the afterlife where he is brought to Ausar a.k.a. Osiris. He is protected by the four sisters, symbolizing the north, south, east, and west. Behind Ausar is Auset a.k.a. Isis and Het-Heru a.k.a. Hathor.

The papyrus has the image of the cat deity Bast, the three pyramids of the Giza Plateau, and the ankh that is only visible in the dark. It is made with authentic brown papyrus paper. It is 36 inches wide and 17 inches long.