Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · jewelry

Djed-Pillar Amulet

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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.

decorative New Kingdom excellent
Materials gold
Signs Djed pillar

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Gold

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 08.480.209 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 19264 tier-2
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