The sterling Silver Nefertiti's Cartouche spells Nefertiti's name in Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Her bust is shown atop her name. Nefertiti was queen of Egypt during the Amarna Period and wife of the pharoah Ankhnaton. She was famous for her great beauty. The Cartouche, also known as REN, or name amulet, was a length of rope tied with a double knot at the end. The king or queen's name placed inside the rope represented their rule over the universe. The sterling silver cartouche pendant measures aprox. 2" X 1/4". |