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Amulet in the shape of a Djed-pillar

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The amulet is made in the shape of a Djed-pillar, like the hieroglyph djed (Gardiner R11), meaning "stability". Four bands run around it, just below the upper half with the extending branches. There is a kind of back pillar.

Present location

ALLARD PIERSON MUSEUM [06/002] AMSTERDAM

Inventory number

APM 8820

Dating

NEW KINGDOM

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

AMULET

Material

FAIENCE

Technique

FAYENCE

Height

11 cm

Width

2.5 cm

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