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register

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section of a scene or inscription represented on the walls of temples, tombs or stelae in Ancient Egypt

rekhyt

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The rekhyt is a bird called the Lapwing. At the beginning it was used to indicate the people of Lower Egypt, then it became the symbol of all Egyptians. Therefore, it was represented either under the feet of the pharaoh or adoring his cartouche to signify that the people are his subjects.

rishi

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feather design

rosette

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an ornament or badge made of ribbon or silk that is pleated or gathered to resemble a rose and is used to decorate clothing

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