Goldstone Scarab & Ankh Cartouche Pendant
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In Egyptian hieroglyphs, a cartouche is an oval with a line at one end tangent to it, indicating that the text enclosed is a royal name. A cartouche is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic nameplate. It symbolizes protection from evil spirits. They are known for their sun-like shape and originally had a circular oval with a horizontal bar.
This depiction of a cartouche is set in a lightweight lead-free goldtone alloy. It measures W: 0.636" X L: 1.502" and comes on silky black cording.