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Knot (hieroglyph)
The ancient Egyptian knot hieroglyph, or ''girdle knot'', Gardiner sign listed no. S24, portrays a reef knot. Besides its use as a hieroglyph, it has usage in statuary and reliefs. The knot hieroglyph is also an amulet, typically made of worked stone, or as jewellery elements. Language usage The knot hieroglyph is used in the Egyptian language as the verb, ''(th)s, (th)ss'', for to knot, to tie, to tie together, etc.V13:S24:O34-.-V13:O34:O34-S24 It is used as the phonogram for ''(th)s'', as well as the determinative. There are many alternate spellings. For the noun, it is Egyptian language ''(th)s, (th)s.t'', S24:X1*Z1-.-S24:Z1-.-S24:O34-Z7:D40-.-S24:O34-G43-F41 for meanings of: knot, tie, ligature, backbone, vertebrae, spine, etc. In jewellery and decoration The knot used as an article of jewellery was especially known in the Middle Kingdom. It can be found in necklaces (see gallery photo), and as a small brooch. In ''Amulets of Ancient Egypt,'' a two-part, hollow gold piece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egypte Louvre 279 Couple Detail Reef Knot
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