Djed Pillar Ankh Ornament, Ancient Egyptian Art

Djed Pillar Ankh Ornament inspired by ancient Egyptian art. The ankh represented life, while the djed pillar at its center stood for stability and endurance. A verdigris finish gives the piece an aged bronze look.

• Made of hand-painted resin with a verdigris finish.
• Comes in a window gift box with a gold hanging cord, ready for the Christmas tree.
• Miniature art ornament that brings an ancient Egyptian symbol to the holiday season.
• Measures 3 7/8 in H x 2 in W x 1/4 in D. Weighs 3 oz. (PN OREG01)

The djed pillar is one of the oldest and most important symbols of ancient Egypt. It represented stability, endurance, and continuity, and became closely associated with Osiris, god of the afterlife and rebirth. The pillar's horizontal crossbars are often read as a stylized backbone, linking it in Egyptian mythology to the spine of Osiris.

Raising the djed pillar was part of important religious rituals, symbolizing restoration and renewed life. Djed amulets were worn or placed with the deceased as protective symbols meant to ensure a prosperous existence in the afterlife.