Egyptian Faience Djed Pillar Amulet
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Egyptian Faience Djed Pillar AmuletCa. 664-332 BC.A pale turquoise faience amulet of the Djed pillar. The front is marked vertically between each crosspiece and below the bottom crosspiece, with horizontal bands above the shaft. There is a pillar to the rear. The djed-pillar is in the form of the hieroglyphic symbol for 'enduring', or 'stability', and was often considered a stylised representation of the backbone of Osiris, symbolizing resurrection.Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.Size: 1/4 x 1/8 x 1 in. #5202 #EF1
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Egyptian Faience Djed Pillar Amulet
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