Artifact Record Details
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Basic Information |
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| Artifact Identification | Egyptian Faience Amulet: Djed Pillar (1926.02.0273) | |
| Classification | Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbol : Amulet | |
| Visual Description | Amulet depicting a tiny rectangular column with five superimposed cross pieces, and a pendant bore. | |
| Artist/Maker | None | |
| Geographic Location | Africa, Egypt | |
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| Culture | Egyptian | |
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Physical Analysis |
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| Dimension 1 (Length) | 2.3 cm | |
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 1.0 cm | |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.6 cm | |
| Weight | 2 g | |
| Measuring Remarks | None | |
| Materials | Glass--Faience | |
| Manufacturing Processes | Casting, Firing | |
| Munsell Color Information | Moderate Bluish Green (2.5bg 5/4) -ns | |
Research Remarks |
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| Published Description | N/A | |
| Scholarly Notes | This object is an amulet depicting the djed pillar, a symbol for the backbone of Osiris. It was placed at the back of the mummy's neck. - D. Brewer, 1999 | |
| Comparanda | N/A | |
| Bibliography | Spencer, A. J. Death in Ancient Egypt. Penguin Books, 1982. | |
Artifact History |
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| Archaeological Data | N/A | |
| Credit Line/Dedication | Egypt Exploration Society | |
| Reproduction | No | |
| Reproduction Information | N/A | |