{"product_id":"djed-amuletti-925-hopea-tai-18k-kultaus","title":"Djed amulet - 925 silver or 18k gold plating","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"398\"\u003eAmulet size: 23 mm × 6 mm plus a 40 cm stainless steel chain with a 5 cm extension piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"398\"\u003eMaterial: either 925 sterling silver with rhodium plating or brass with 3-micron 18K gold plating, the chain is steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e The jewelry is handcrafted in Spain, which is why each piece is unique. Slight variations in shape and surface are part of the manufacturing process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eThe djed is a hieroglyph and visual symbol representing the concept of stability, recurring throughout Egyptian art, architecture and funerary objects across the dynastic period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ax03bi\" data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eSymbolic Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eThe djed pillar is one of the central symbols of ancient Egypt. It depicts a vertical column with four horizontal crossbars at the top. Its primary meaning is stability, endurance and permanence. In the Egyptian language, the word ḏd refers to stability or durability, and the same sign (𓊽) also functions as the hieroglyph for this concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eThe symbol is closely associated with Osiris. In many texts and representations, the djed is interpreted as the backbone of Osiris. This reflects a broader religious framework in which parts of the body carried cosmic significance. The spine is linked to uprightness, vitality and the ability to “rise”, directly connecting to the myth of Osiris’ death and rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eThe djed also functions as an axis. It can be understood as a vertical line that structures the world, connecting earth and sky. In this sense, it relates to the idea of a world pillar or cosmic axis found in many cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eNumerous amulets found in burial contexts demonstrate the symbol’s practical and ritual significance. As an amulet, the djed was associated with protection and particularly with the afterlife. It was placed with mummies, often near the spine, to strengthen the deceased’s ability to “stand upright” and endure in the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hc9tip\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eRitual Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eA key ritual associated with the djed is the so-called “raising of the djed”. In this ceremony, the djed pillar was physically erected. The act was a public and ceremonial event in which the pharaoh participated. It has been interpreted as representing the restoration of order, the activation of Osiris’ power and the renewal of cosmic stability. The ritual was often linked to the Sed festival, a ceremony connected to the renewal of the pharaoh’s rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jqgu5g\" data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eEarly History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eThe origins of the djed symbol date back to the Early Dynastic Period, possibly even to the Predynastic era. In its earliest forms, it was not yet clearly associated with Osiris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eIt has been suggested that the djed may originally have represented some kind of structural pillar, possibly bundled plant stems or a wooden support structure. This interpretation is based on its form, which shows several layered horizontal elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eThe connection to Osiris becomes firmly established only in later periods, particularly from the Old Kingdom onward and more clearly in the New Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"oymu1s\" data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eDjed \u0026amp; Ankh\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eIn ancient Egyptian symbolism, the \u003cstrong\u003edjed\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/collections\/korut\/products\/ankh-amuletti-925-hopea-tai-18k-kultaus\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eankh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e often appear together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/collections\/korut\/products\/ankh-amuletti-925-hopea-tai-18k-kultaus\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eankh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e represents life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edjed\u003c\/strong\u003e represents stability and endurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eTogether, they refer to life that is sustained and preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10pbj6b\" data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"3013\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAlthough the jewellery is water-resistant, we recommend drying it after exposure and avoiding contact with cleaning agents to ensure the longest possible lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Talisman Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Hopea","offer_id":54727228457228,"sku":"KA-0531","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kulta","offer_id":54727228489996,"sku":"KA-0531P","price":31.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4211\/8668\/files\/Djed-amulet-silver.heic?v=1773950502","url":"https:\/\/semiphoras.com\/en\/products\/djed-amuletti-925-hopea-tai-18k-kultaus","provider":"Semiphoras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}