Djed pillar Amulet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–30 , From Egypt, Faience, H. (1 3/4 in); w.

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Djed pillar Amulet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–30 , From Egypt, Faience, H. (1 3/4 in); w. (11/16 in); th. (3/8 in), This emblem of Osiris, god of the underworld, was a potent symbol of regeneration and therefore made to accompany the mummy on its journey. What the form represents is unknown: a leafless tree or a pole with notches or attachments

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Size: 4322px × 4322px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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