Amulet of Djed Column
Late Period, Dynasties 26–31 (664–332 BCE)
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1.1 × 0.5 cm (0.4 × 0.2 in)
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Not currently on view
In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
Amulets could be strung on cords to be worn by the living or the dead. This group of ancient amulets features a pillar with cross bars, (the djed column) that represented the backbone of the god Osiris and conveyed stability. The center djed is flanked by eyes of Horus, which promised health.
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