Ankh - The Key of Life
In the ancient Egyptian high
culture, the Ankh is known as the symbol of life, but as a universal
symbol it is connected with other cultures as well. Its symbolism is
complex. It unifies male and female and therefore its energy is
androgyny. The cross represents the lingam and the loop for the yoni.
The
soul is androgyny and immortal, too. In old Egyptian depictions, one
can often see the Gods and Goddesses with an Ankh in his or her hand.
This means that the deity has eternal life, infinite wisdom, and the
power to forward this.
Ankh, small
Brass, length 11 cm