79 symbols in this category

Egyptian Symbols

A collection of 79 unique signs inspired by ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and temple iconography, including the ankh, scarab, papyrus, sun disk, animals, plants, vessels, and ritual objects. Each entry describes the visible motif and a responsible symbolic reading. An image without a verified Gardiner code is not presented as a literal hieroglyphic translation.

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Ceremonial blade on a stand, Egyptian symbol 01

Ceremonial blade on a stand

Ceremonial blade on a stand is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Basket or solar boat, Egyptian symbol 02

Basket or solar boat

Basket or solar boat is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Arched harp, Egyptian symbol 03

Arched harp

Arched harp is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Profile head with eye

Profile head with eye is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Ritual vessel, Egyptian symbol 05

Ritual vessel

Ritual vessel is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Pedestal vase, Egyptian symbol 06

Pedestal vase

Pedestal vase is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Ankh — key of life, Egyptian symbol 07

Ankh — key of life

Ankh — key of life is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Shrine or offering table, Egyptian symbol 08

Shrine or offering table

Shrine or offering table is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Papyrus flower, Egyptian symbol 09

Papyrus flower

Papyrus flower is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Pyramid or sacred mound, Egyptian symbol 10

Pyramid or sacred mound

Pyramid or sacred mound is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Palm tree by water, Egyptian symbol 11

Palm tree by water

Palm tree by water is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Ceremonial seat, Egyptian symbol 12

Ceremonial seat

Ceremonial seat is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Three lotus buds, Egyptian symbol 13

Three lotus buds

Three lotus buds is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Canopy or fan, Egyptian symbol 14

Canopy or fan

Canopy or fan is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Seated scarab figure, Egyptian symbol 15

Seated scarab figure

Seated scarab figure is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Low bench or platform, Egyptian symbol 16

Low bench or platform

Low bench or platform is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Water ripple, Egyptian symbol 17

Water ripple

Water ripple is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Water sign, Egyptian symbol 18

Water sign

Water sign is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Seated deity with solar disk, Egyptian symbol 19

Seated deity with solar disk

Seated deity with solar disk is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Pair of sacred horns, Egyptian symbol 20

Pair of sacred horns

Pair of sacred horns is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Extended arm, Egyptian symbol 21

Extended arm

Extended arm is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Reclining seal, Egyptian symbol 22

Reclining seal

Reclining seal is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Four flowering stems, Egyptian symbol 23

Four flowering stems

Four flowering stems is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Four canopic vessels, Egyptian symbol 24

Four canopic vessels

Four canopic vessels is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Coiled rope or serpent, Egyptian symbol 25

Coiled rope or serpent

Coiled rope or serpent is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Oval cartouche vessel, Egyptian symbol 26

Oval cartouche vessel

Oval cartouche vessel is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Scarab mask, Egyptian symbol 27

Scarab mask

Scarab mask is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Scarab beetle, Egyptian symbol 28

Scarab beetle

Scarab beetle is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Seated official with staff, Egyptian symbol 29

Seated official with staff

Seated official with staff is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Bird on a standard, Egyptian symbol 30

Bird on a standard

Bird on a standard is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Was-like ceremonial staff, Egyptian symbol 31

Was-like ceremonial staff

Was-like ceremonial staff is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Reed pen or stylus, Egyptian symbol 32

Reed pen or stylus

Reed pen or stylus is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Arrow

Arrow is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Framed face emblem, Egyptian symbol 34

Framed face emblem

Framed face emblem is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Djed-like pillar, Egyptian symbol 35

Djed-like pillar

Djed-like pillar is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Flaming offering bowl, Egyptian symbol 36

Flaming offering bowl

Flaming offering bowl is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Ibis, Egyptian symbol 37

Ibis

Ibis is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Rounded ritual jar, Egyptian symbol 38

Rounded ritual jar

Rounded ritual jar is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Crook or shepherd staff, Egyptian symbol 39

Crook or shepherd staff

Crook or shepherd staff is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Solar disk in a boat, Egyptian symbol 40

Solar disk in a boat

Solar disk in a boat is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Rounded storage jar, Egyptian symbol 41

Rounded storage jar

Rounded storage jar is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Crossed arrows and shield, Egyptian symbol 42

Crossed arrows and shield

Crossed arrows and shield is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Pedestal or stool, Egyptian symbol 43

Pedestal or stool

Pedestal or stool is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Architectural corner, Egyptian symbol 44

Architectural corner

Architectural corner is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Water or horizon line, Egyptian symbol 45

Water or horizon line

Water or horizon line is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Horned solar disk, Egyptian symbol 46

Horned solar disk

Horned solar disk is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Shen ring, Egyptian symbol 47

Shen ring

Shen ring is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Descending triangle standard, Egyptian symbol 48

Descending triangle standard

Descending triangle standard is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Papyrus cluster, Egyptian symbol 49

Papyrus cluster

Papyrus cluster is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Notched staff or saw, Egyptian symbol 50

Notched staff or saw

Notched staff or saw is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Double-loop staff, Egyptian symbol 51

Double-loop staff

Double-loop staff is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Ankh-like floral staff, Egyptian symbol 52

Ankh-like floral staff

Ankh-like floral staff is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Cobra emerging from a mound, Egyptian symbol 53

Cobra emerging from a mound

Cobra emerging from a mound is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Four-petal rosette, Egyptian symbol 54

Four-petal rosette

Four-petal rosette is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Coiled serpent, Egyptian symbol 55

Coiled serpent

Coiled serpent is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Three reeds, Egyptian symbol 56

Three reeds

Three reeds is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Ceremonial drum, Egyptian symbol 57

Ceremonial drum

Ceremonial drum is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Feather of truth, Egyptian symbol 58

Feather of truth

Feather of truth is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Four offerings in a basket, Egyptian symbol 59

Four offerings in a basket

Four offerings in a basket is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Lotus bud, Egyptian symbol 60

Lotus bud

Lotus bud is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Curved staff, Egyptian symbol 61

Curved staff

Curved staff is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Garden pool with plants, Egyptian symbol 62

Garden pool with plants

Garden pool with plants is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Jackal or desert dog, Egyptian symbol 63

Jackal or desert dog

Jackal or desert dog is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Centipede, Egyptian symbol 64

Centipede

Centipede is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Radiant sun, Egyptian symbol 65

Radiant sun

Radiant sun is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Sacred bird, Egyptian symbol 66

Sacred bird

Sacred bird is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Spiral sun or cosmic coil, Egyptian symbol 67

Spiral sun or cosmic coil

Spiral sun or cosmic coil is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Reed plant, Egyptian symbol 68

Reed plant

Reed plant is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Papyrus flower, Egyptian symbol 69

Papyrus flower

Papyrus flower is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Torch or flame, Egyptian symbol 70

Torch or flame

Torch or flame is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Tied knot or joined hands, Egyptian symbol 71

Tied knot or joined hands

Tied knot or joined hands is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Sacred bull, Egyptian symbol 72

Sacred bull

Sacred bull is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Falcon or swift bird, Egyptian symbol 73

Falcon or swift bird

Falcon or swift bird is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Falcon on a standard, Egyptian symbol 74

Falcon on a standard

Falcon on a standard is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Bread loaf, Egyptian symbol 75

Bread loaf

Bread loaf is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Bent legs in motion, Egyptian symbol 76

Bent legs in motion

Bent legs in motion is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Walking legs, Egyptian symbol 77

Walking legs

Walking legs is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Handled ritual vessel, Egyptian symbol 78

Handled ritual vessel

Handled ritual vessel is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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Hand mirror or ceremonial standard, Egyptian symbol 79

Hand mirror or ceremonial standard

Hand mirror or ceremonial standard is a stylized sign from the Rune Painter Egyptian motif collection.

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