Amulet of a Djed Column
Ancient Egyptian
-664–-332
- Medium
- Faience
- Dimensions
- 3.1 × 1 × 0.6 cm (1 1/4 × 7/16 × 1/4 in.)
- Genre
- amulet
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
Hieroglyphsjewelrymoldinglate period (egyptian)ancient artamuletcostumeegyptianancientfaïence (composite material)
About
Amulets could be strung on cords to be worn by the living or the dead. This group of ancient amulets features a pillar with cross bars, (the djed column) that represented the backbone of the god Osiris and conveyed stability. The center djed is flanked by eyes of Horus, which promised health.
