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Djed-pillar amulet
Egyptian
Medium/Technique
Carnelian
Dimensions
Overall: 2.2 x 0.6 cm (7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1229
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis djed pillar amulet is made of light, translucent carnelian with a high polish. It is in good condition.
The djed pillar symbolized the backbone of the funerary god Osiris and was the hieroglyphic symbol for stability.
The djed pillar symbolized the backbone of the funerary god Osiris and was the hieroglyphic symbol for stability.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.