Djed-Pillar Amulet
Description
Caption: Djed-Pillar Amulet, 664–30 B.C.E.. Gold, 1 1/16 x 5/16 x 1/16 in. (2.7 x 0.8 x 0.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 08.480.209. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A golden Djed pillar amulet, symbolizing stability and strength.
The image shows a simple yet elegant representation of a Djed pillar amulet made of gold. The Djed is an important symbol in ancient Egyptian culture, representing stability and endurance. The amulet features horizontal ribbed sections stacked upon a vertical base, typical of Djed design. The craftsmanship is refined, showcasing the importance of this symbol in funerary contexts.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 08.480.209 tier-2
- BKM-Object 19264 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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