Cartouche

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CARTOUCHE:  an ornamental device in an oval or abstract form with curled edges.  It often that looks like a sheet of paper with scrolled ends or a shield.   Sometimes it bears an inscription.  Frequently used on Renaissance, Baroque or Rococo furniture.  When used in archaeology, it refers to an oval or oblong shape enclosing Egyptian hieroglyphics that typically express divine or royal names.  

19th century with greek key ornament

In the Rococo style

Cartouche with the monogram of Jean-Baptiste Amelot de Bisseuil, by Thomas Regnaudin (French, 1622–1706). Carved wood, ca. 1660, from the door panels of the Hôtel Amelot de Bisseuil, 47 rue Vieille-du-Temple, 4th arrondissement of Paris.

Archaeology

Cartouches of Caesarion in Dendera Temple, Egypt.

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