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Cartouche of Aten

Cartouche of Aten





Artist : Anonymous

Relationship with : Aton ( Aton)

Material : Limestone
Item 30 on 40
Ancient Egypt
Sculpture

Vitrine : 3 (Ref. 6)

Area related
Amarna (Egypte)

Description   

Cartouches of Aten had an enigmatic but clearly important role in the Amarna religion. They strangely mark the bodies of the king and queen or are themselves given volume and help up to the god's own rays like offerings
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