Warwick Wrote:
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> re your final point re the connection between the
> cartouche and the pyramid age, I agree
> completely.

Which if so, and the cartouche does date to Huni, this would in fact make him part of the pyrmaid age.

> A direct connection between the shen ring the
> cartouche and the ankh, however, is not absolutely
> established.

While they may have different meanings, or at least grown to have different meanings over time as they morphed into different shapes or purposes, a direct connection is clearly evident based on their appearance alone.

The cartouche:


The shen ring:


The ankh:


Not to mention the Mesopotamian ring and rod:




Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06-Jun-16 18:31 by Thanos5150.