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Home > Silver and Gold Plated Cartouches
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Cartouches
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The Personalised Cartouches
with your name in Egyptian Hieroglyph, Arabic, or English comes in 5 different sizes.
The pictures shown here and the sketch with the requested names that will be sent for approval are all designed on
Computer but the original Cartouche will be completely handmade so, kindly do not expect letters / hieroglyphs to be exactly same as the sketch.
Please
check the size before ordering.
What is a Cartouche?
What is
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Gold Plated on Silver Cartouche
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CGP01 |
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Hand Made Single Sided Cartouche |
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| Price: |
US$36.00
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CGP02 |
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| Description: |
Hand Made
Double Sided Cartouche |
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US$39.00
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925 Sterling Silver Cartouche |
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CPS01 |
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Hand Made Single Sided Cartouche |
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US$34.00
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CPS02 |
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| Description: |
Hand Made
Double Sided Cartouche |
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US$37.00
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What is a
Cartouche?
A Cartouche is an oval emblem created in the
likeness of a magical braided rope that encircles the name of an
Egyptian King spelt out in Hieroglyphs. The rope was believed to protect
the king and to honor his name not only in life, but in death. Displayed
on tombs and monuments, Cartouches symbolized eternity and protection
from evil.
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History
Cartouches first appeared during the Fourth
Dynasty while Pharaoh Sneferu ruled. It was known as a "shenu," a word
derived from the Egyptian word "sheni," which meant to encircle. This
shen had a double meaning, divine protection from evil and eternity.
When the first cartouches were uncovered by French soldiers, the
soldiers thought they looked like their bullet cartridges and called
them Cartouches, the French word for "cartridge".
Function of a Cartouche
The cartouche was thought to protect the name of
the king and to ensure eternal life. Ancient Egyptians believed that a
person would continue to live in the afterlife as long as their name was
still spoken. To lose their name would spell certain death. Ancient
Egyptians believed their name was a living part of their being. In
death, they believed that the name carried significance and was
inscribed on the tomb to assure eternal life. King's names were
inscribed in Cartouches. The greatest dishonor one could experience was
considered the loss of the name. Removing the name from a tomb was
considered greater than death itself.
Potential
Replicas of Egyptian Cartouches are available
for sale today. These are made in the form of pendants or rings and are
generally made from either silver or gold. A cartouche can be made to
order with your name translated into Egyptian Hieroglyphs. For many,
this serves as a novelty or conversation piece, but for some the
cartouche is worn as an amulet to ward off evil. |
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