Ancient Egyptian Djed Amulet Circa 1550-1069 BC This amulet presents a djed pillar with four cross bars. The djed, conventionally called the 'pillar of stability', is one of ancient Egypt’s most recognisable amuletic signs. Its form comprises a vertical shaft surmounted by four parallel crossbars, often with a slightly flared base. In religious interpretation, the djed represents the backbone of Osiris. The sign appears from the Old Kingdom onwards in temple reliefs, coffins, jewellery, and statuary, and remains current into the Roman Period. Cf. W. M. F. Petrie, Amulets, Plate III. Dimensions: 4,5cm x 2cm x 0,5cm Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE of THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.