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Term: Cartouche

Description:

A cartouche refers to a decorative oval or oblong shape in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs that encircles the name of a pharaoh or royal person. It was often used as a framing device for important inscriptions or symbols.

Sample sentences:

1. The cartouche of King Tutankhamun displayed his name in hieroglyphs.
2. Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved cartouche during the excavation.
3. Many ancient Egyptian treasures feature beautifully carved cartouches.

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