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Cartouche - Wikipedia Birth and throne cartouches of Pharaoh Rameses II, from the temple of Ramesses II at Abydos in Egypt Of the five royal titularies it was the prenomen (the throne name), and the "Son of Ra" titulary [2] (the so-called nomen name given at birth), which were enclosed by a cartouche
The Egyptian Cartouches - Egyptian History Known as " shenou " in the ancient Egyptian language, Egyptian cartouches are symbols designed to accommodate the inscription of a pharaoh's name The basic shape of the cartouches is a vertical oval with a line drawn perpendicular to the oval at its lower edge
Ancient Egypt Cartouche Significance Explained In ancient Egypt, the cartouche, known as “shenou” in their language, held great significance It was an oval shape with a line drawn perpendicular to the bottom, symbolizing a pedestal Designed to accommodate the inscription of a pharaoh’s name, the cartouche represented their power and divinity
Cartouche in Ancient Egypt: Origin Story Significance In ancient Egypt, the cartouche was a uniquely significant hieroglyphic symbol used to enclose and highlight royal names Its oval shape, often elongated and closed by a line at one end, encapsulated pharaohs’ names and symbolized a protective seal
Cartouche | Egyptian hieroglyphs, Pharaohs, Royalty | Britannica cartouche, in architecture, ornamentation in scroll form, applied especially to elaborate frames around tablets or coats of arms By extension, the word is applied to any oval shape or even to a decorative shield, whether scroll-like in appearance or not
What Is A Cartouche? - HistoryRise These elegant enclosures, called cartouches, served a purpose far more profound than mere decoration They represented one of ancient Egypt’s most important concepts—that knowing and protecting a name gave power over its owner’s very existence