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.
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Djed Pillar amulet
€ 225,00Price
Size: 3 x 1.2 x 0.4 cm.
Period: 16th - 11th Century BC, New Kingdom.
Condition: Missing part of the left under 'rib'. Otherwise intact. See photographs.