Amulet

The ‘djed’ pillar was an ancient Egyptian symbol of stability and was associated with the gods Ptah, Sokar and Osiris.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
178/1996/3
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Foreign archaeology
Collection Area Region
North Africa
Material
faience
Common Name
amulet
Simple Name
amulet
Period Classification
Late Period (Dynasties 26-31) - 661-332 BC
Production Year Low
-700
Production Year High
-200

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amulet in the form of a pillar; djed