Huge Egyptian Faience Djed Pillar Amulet, ex-Barakat
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Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, Ca 662 to 330 BCE. Light green faience Djed amulet. The djed-pillar can perhaps be understood as the backbone of Osiris, or that of the deceased associated with him. The Egyptians recognized the importance of the spine and saw it as a symbol that kept Osiris, the resurrected god, intact and able to function. Spell 151e of the Book of the Dead refers to the djed-pillar amulet as the magical protection of Osiris, and spell 155 was recited over this amulet as it was placed on the throat of a mummy. As a hieroglyph, the djed-pillar denotes the more abstract concepts of stability, endurance, and rejuvenation. 4-1/4" H. For nearly identical amulet, see Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number: 37.1306E.
Provenance: Ex Feldman collection acquired in the 1990's at Barakat Gallery, Rodeo Drive.
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Provenance: Ex Feldman collection acquired in the 1990's at Barakat Gallery, Rodeo Drive.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
Condition
Missing portion of right and both lower "spines" else excellent
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Huge Egyptian Faience Djed Pillar Amulet, ex-Barakat
Estimate $500 - $700
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