Your amazing unique Egyptian ANKH key of life is made from Metal with amazing gold (18K) and with the perfect hand carving and Egyptian Details, specially made for you. Ancient sculpture replica from the original one, 100% Egyptian HAND MADE. “The Ankh is one of the most recognizable symbols from ancient Egypt, known as “”the key of life”” or the “”cross of life”, and dating from the Early Dynastic Period c. 3150 – 2613 BCE. It is a cross with a loop at the top sometimes ornamented with symbols or decorative flourishes but most often simply a plain gold cross. The symbol is an Egyptian hieroglyph for life or breath of life (`nh = ankh) and, as the Egyptians believed that one’s earthly journey was only part of eternal life, the ankh symbolizes both mortal existence and the afterlife. It is one of the most ancient symbols of Egypt, often seen with the djed and was symbols, carried by a multitude of the Egyptian gods in tomb paintings and inscriptions and worn by Egyptians as an amulet. Feedback is highly appreciated.