Djed-pillar amulet

Djed-pillar amulet

Date
Late Period
(c. 743 – 332 BC)
Dimensions
Height: 23mm
Diameter: 6mm
Medium
Faience
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Amulet in the shape of a djed pillar, interpreted as the backbone of Osiris (god of the Underworld), a symbol of perseverance and stability. Depicted as a pillar with four horizontal bars; a hole is pierced through the top for suspension.

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