Djed pillar Amulet
Late Period–Ptolemaic Period
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. From the New Kingdom on it was associated with the god Osiris and identified as his backbone. The djed-pillar here was probably used as funerary amulet to ensure permanence and to closely connect the deceased to Osiris, a god who was revived after death. On top of the djed-pillar is a so called atef-crown that was often worn by Osiris.
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