Gold Egyptian Hieroglyphs Ballpoint Pen

A ballpoint pen with an attractive gold and black pattern of ancient Egyptian designs. <br> <br> The pen features decorative Egyptian motifs such as lotus flowers and the Ankh ? the ancient Egyptian symbol of life. The design is made of gold plate and black laquer, and the pen comes in a luxurious gift box.

A handsome rollerball ink pen featuring a pattern inspired by ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

The brass barrel is decorated with raised gold-plated images, including ankhs and lotus flowers, offset against a dark lacquer coating. It is supplied in a gift box, and uses standard ink refill cartridges.

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs were developed c.3000 BC, and were used for formal inscriptions. The alphabet is comprised of a series of symbols and characters, which includes birds, reeds and ankhs. The hieroglyphs were sometimes called ‘The Words of the Gods’ and were mainly used by priests. Although the ability to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs was lost for centuries, they were finally deciphered by Jean-François Champollion in the 19^th century, advancing the study of Egyptology immeasurably.

A striking gift for a lover of ancient Egyptian history.