Pair of Djed-Pillar Amulets

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pair of Djed-Pillar Amulets by Artist. Glazed ceramic amulet resembling a Djed pillar, a symbol of stability in ancient Egyptian culture. The object features a beige base color with brown speckles. The pillar shape has a square base that tapers upwards. The top section consists of a series of four horizontal disks of decreasing size, the top one featuring a double volute design. Horizontal lines adorn the middle section of the pillar. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A subtle shadow is visible beneath the artifact.