Djed Pillar Amulet. Dimensions: H. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in); w. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); th. 0.9 cm (3/8 in). Date: 1086-30 B.C..The djed-pillar is a stylized representation of an early fetish that probably consisted of plant material. From the beginning of ancient Egyptian history, it was used as a symbol signifying permanence. Later it was associated with the god Osiris and identified as his backbone. The djed-pillar here was probably used as a funerary amulet to ensure permanence and to closely connect the deceased to Osiris, who was revived after death. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Djed Pillar Amulet. Dimensions: H. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in); w. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); th. 0.9 cm (3/8 in). Date: 1086-30 B.C..The djed-pillar is a stylized representation of an early fetish that probably consisted of plant material. From the beginning of ancient Egyptian history, it was used as a symbol signifying permanence. Later it was associated with the god Osiris and identified as his backbone. The djed-pillar here was probably used as a funerary amulet to ensure permanence and to closely connect the deceased to Osiris, who was revived after death. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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