On the origins of the cartouche and encircling symbolism in Old Kingdom pyramids /

This study suggests the development of the cartouche was closely related to the monumental encircling symbolism incorporated into the architectural designs of the Old Kingdom pyramids. By employing a new architectural style and a new iconographic symbol, the pharaoh sought to elevate his status abov...

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Main Author: Lightbody, David I. (Author)

Format: Book

Language: English

Published: Oxford : Archaeopress Access Archaeology, 2020.

Series: Access archaeology.

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Call Number: DT62 .T6 L54 2020

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650 0 |a Inscriptions, Egyptian. 
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651 0 |a Egypt  |x History  |y Old Kingdom, ca. 2686-ca. 2181 B.C. 
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