Ceremonial Implement in the Shape of an Ankh ca. 1400–1390 New Kingdom The ankh was used as a hieroglyph to write the words "live," "alive," or "life." It also became a popular symbol for life in general. In its center, the ankh-sign here features a cartouche (a protective oval-shaped ring) with the name of King Thutmose IV, in whose tomb it was Ceremonial Implement in the Shape of an Ankh. ca. 1400–1390 Faience. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Thutmose IV (KV 43), Davis/Carter excavations 1903. Dynasty 18

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