Djed Pillar Amulet 1086-30 B.C. Third Intermediate Period-Ptolemaic Period 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.. Djed Pillar Amulet. 1086-30 B.C.. Faience. Third Intermediate Period-Ptolemaic Period. From Egypt
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