Egyptian faience ankh with the cartouche of Malenaqen, Napatan Period, about 555-542 BC.
Title

Egyptian faience ankh with the cartouche of Malenaqen, Napatan Period, about 555-542 BC.

Caption

Egyptian faience ankh with the cartouche of Malenaqen, Napatan Period, about 555-542 BC. inscription on the shaft refers to the celebration of the New Year. The ankh was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic sign for ‘life’.

Date

542th century BC

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A07_245

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