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CIVILIZATION | Egyptian |
PERIOD | Third Intermediate-Late Period |
DATE | circa 1070-332 B.C. |
MATERIAL | Faience |
MOUNTED | No |
Group of four (4) blue-green glazed faience composition amulets of the Djed pillar, the backbone of Osiris symbolizing strength and stability, carved in the shape of a tall shaft with four horizontal bars, on the back side of the pillar stands a taller column, pierced for suspension. The Spell 155 of the Book of the Dead, refers to its function as follows "I am the magical protection of Osiris". It’s a magical spell, to be recited over a djed pillar, placed over the throat of the deceased on the day of burial.
Note: Size represents the highest object of the group.
cf. Andrews, C.; Amulets of Ancient Egypt, pl. 84, for similar Djed Pillars.
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CATEGORY | Egyptian |
PERIOD | Third Intermediate-Late Period |
DATE | circa 1070-332 B.C. |
MATERIAL | Faience |
MOUNTED | No |