{"product_id":"ej1507","title":"An Egyptian Faience Djed Pillar Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003edjed-pillar\u003c\/em\u003e 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  This example, of fine bright blue faience, has a slender tapering form with a tall broad shaft and ribbed capital that is surmounted by four short horizontal bars.  It is pierced at the back for attachment to\u003c\/span\u003e the mummy wrappings thus conferring these qualities on the deceased.  Strung as a necklace on an 18- inch silver chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/strong\u003eAmulet height: 7\/8 inches\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2.3 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll beads are intact, some showing signs of ancient wear that does not detract, all the amulets are intact and in excellent condition overall.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eRestrung with modern 18K gold S clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eRona family collection of Egyptian antiquities, New Jersey, assembled in the 1960s and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Resources","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40552140668972,"sku":"EJ1507","price":614.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/3933\/4188\/products\/EJ1507_2.jpg?v=1659508828","url":"https:\/\/qrack-shop.myshopify.com\/en-ca\/products\/ej1507","provider":"qrack shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}