A cartouche is an oval frame which surrounds the hieroglyphs that make up the name of an Egyptian God or Royal person.

Illustration 1 - shows the three elements used to create the cartouche: the oval frame; the stand; and the rope which binds the two together.

Illustration 2 - shows the three parts combined to form a basic cartouche frame.

Illustration 3 - shows the frame of the cartouche decorated with small hieroglyphs.

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