Peace Egyptian Cartouche Pendant - Available in Gold, Silver or Gold Plated - Hieroglyphic Symbol Necklace - Made in Egypt

Peace Egyptian Cartouche Pendant - Available in Gold, Silver or Gold Plated - Hieroglyphic Symbol Necklace - Made in Egypt

A cartouche is the royal nameplate or seal that was used by all ancient Egyptian pharaohs as a powerful amulet of protection for all eternity. This timeless treasure is hand-made at the bazaar of Khan el Khalili in the heart of old Cairo, Egypt. This cartouche features the word Peace in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Share the meaning of Peace with this unique gift. The pendant is 1.75 inches long and is made from sterling silver. The metal is stamped twice by the Egyptian government certifying the metal content. The stamp looks like a small square with Arabic symbols inside. In stock and ready to ship. Includes a hieroglyphic alphabet chart, a velvet bag, a polishing cloth and jewelry box. Optional gift wrapping available in our beautiful gold foil pyramid box or a wooden jewelry box. A cartouche is the nameplate or seal that was used by ancient Egyptian royalty as a powerful amulet of protection for all eternity. The oval shape is encircled by a rope, tied in a knot at the bottom, and symbolizes 'all that the sun encompasses'. The earliest examples of cartouches date back to the Second Dynasty of Egypt, but their common usage started under Pharaoh Sneferu during the Fourth Dynasty. The ancient Egyptian word for cartouche was "shenu". Fun fact: When Napoleon was in Egypt in the 1800's he thought that the shen symbol looked like a bullet cartridge, and referred to them as 'cartouches', the French word for cartridges.