تُصنف هذه العلامة ضمن العلامات ثلاثية الصوت وتُنطق “حتب”، كما أن لها معانٍ كثيرة منها قربان وراضٍ والسلام.
تكررت هذه العلامة كثيراً كجزء من أسماء العديد من الملوك، منهم “آمون-حتب” أي “آمون راضٍ”، وهو أشهر أسماء ملوك الأسرة الثامنة عشر من الدولة الحديثة.
ويصور هذا المنظر حاملي القرابين على جدران المعبد الجنائزى للملك ساحورع.
This sign represents an offering table that was presented to the deceased in ancient Egypt, consisting of a mat topped with loaves of bread. Various types of food and drink were offered to the dead by their relatives on these tables.
The sign has 3 sound components and is pronounced “he/te/p”. It has many meanings, including sacrifice, satisfy, & peace.
Hetep was used as part of various royal names, including “Amun-hetep” meaning “Amun is satisfied”, the most famous name among Dynasty 18 kings.
This image shows offering bearers from the mortuary temple of Sahure.