Faience djed-pillar amulet — Egyptian gold and silver, 664–30 B.C

Greek and Roman ArtGold and Silver664–30 B.C.

Artwork Details

Title	Faience djed-pillar amulet
Medium	Clay, glazed
Dimensions	H.: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Classification	Gold and Silver
Department	Greek and Roman Art
Date	664–30 B.C.
Credit Line	The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culture	Egyptian
Period	Late Dynastic–Hellenistic
Date Range	664 BC – 30 BC

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 243780