Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · jewelry
Djed-pillar Amulet
Description
Caption: Djed-pillar Amulet, 664–332 B.C.E.. Faience, 1 5/16 x 3/8 x 1/4 in. (3.4 x 1 x 0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1277E. (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 small amulet shaped like a djed pillar.
The artifact is a small amulet crafted in the shape of a djed pillar, a symbol associated with stability and the god Osiris. It is made from a greenish material, possibly faience, and features the typical notched sections resembling a spine. The craftsmanship is detailed but simplistic, likely intended for personal adornment or protection.
decorative
New Kingdom
good
Deities
Osiris
Materials
faience
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.1277E tier-2
- BKM-Object 117842 tier-2
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