Papyrus Painting Egyptian Ankh, Key of The Nile, Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt, Artwork for Walls, Ancient Egyptian Mythology, 9x13 Inches

The Ankh symbol - sometimes called the Key of Life or the Key of the Nile - represents eternal life in ancient Egypt. Created long ago by Africans, the ankh is said to be the first or original cross. The ankh is often depicted in the hands of important Egyptian figures, such as pharaohs and kings, preserving their immortality. It may also have a more physical connotation: the ankh may represent water, air, and the sun, which in ancient Egyptian culture were thought to provide and preserve life. In addition, ankhs were traditionally placed in sarcophagi to ensure life after death. While the ankh is a widely known hieroglyph, its origins are somewhat unclear. Other theories suggest that the ankh may represent the cohesion of heaven and earth, the linking of male and female symbols, or ceremonial girdles. • Certificate of AuthenticityOur Papyrus Paintings come with a Certificate of Authenticity that Guarantees that they were Painted in Egypt on the finest Handmade Egyptian Papyrus Paper.