White Crown

alternative white crown

1. A crown of Ancient Egypt symbolizing control over Upper Egypt.

   The earliest Egyptian representation of the White Crown of the south is on the Narmer palette.

   2004, Michael Rice, Egypt’s Making: The Origins of Ancient Egypt 5000-2000 BC, page 112

   2 more examples

   The figure of the king wearing the Red Crown is uncommon when standing alone; it seldom occurs except in connection with a companion figure wearing the White Crown.

   1917, M. A. Murray, “Statue of Nefer-Sma-Āa”, in Flinders Petrie, editor, Ancient Egypt and the East, page 147

   Two examples are here quoted, addressed respectively to the White Crown of Upper, and to the Red Crown of Lower Egypt: Adoration of the White Crown […]

   1931, Eric Peet, A Comparative Study of the Literatures of Egypt, Palestine and Mesopotamia: Egypt’s Contribution to the Literature of the Ancient World, page 64