{"product_id":"ej1728a","title":"An Egyptian Serpentine Djed Pillar Amulet, 26th Dynasty ca. 664 - 525 BCE","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand-carved from dark green serpentine, this djed pillar amulet has a slender tapering form with a tall broad shaft and capital incised with four short horizontal bars.  The amulet is pierced at the back for attachment and is strung as a necklace on a tarnish-resistant sterling silver chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe djed-pillar was closely linked with Osiris, and its shape was interpreted as a representation of his backbone, suggesting stability and endurance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eConferring these qualities on the deceased,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethey were usually found in numbers on a mummy and almost invariably strung out across the lower torso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eAmulet: 5\/8 inch\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1.5 cm), Chain length: 18 inches (45.7 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eShowing signs of ancient wear that does not detract, the amulet is intact and in good condition overall.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eRestrung as a necklace on a modern, tarnish resistant sterling silver chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:  \u003c\/strong\u003e Private Dutch collection, acquired in 1970 from an art gallery in Rotterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dealer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40552150335532,"sku":"EJ1728a","price":884.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/3933\/4188\/products\/EJ1728a_2.jpg?v=1659509202","url":"https:\/\/qrack-shop.myshopify.com\/en-au\/products\/ej1728a","provider":"qrack shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}