by Aaron G. Filler, MD, PhD
Figure 3-3 – Djed Icons in Spinal Configuration
A - Djed column in position of spinal column and ribs on back of Osiris figurine
B – Djed column with head dress of Osiris on back of sarcophagus.
C – Djed column in position of spinal column and ribs on Osiris figurine.
D - Djed column with head of Osiris on back of sarcophagus.
Figure credits -
A - By permission of California Institute of World Archaeology – Virtual Egyptian Museum Project (MET.MM.00122.04). http://www.virtualegyptianmuseum.org
B - From: Andrews, C. 2004, Back Cover, Egyptian Mummies, Harvard University Press, © Copyright the Trustees of the British Museum. Underside of wooden coffin of Itineb with animated djed representing Osiris and sun-god's barque . Twenty-sixth Dynasty c.600 BC, height 1.83m
C/D - From: France. Commission des sciences et arts d'Egypte. (1821). Description de l'Égypte : ou, Recueil des Observations et des Recherches qui ont été Faites en Égypte Pendant l'Expédition de l'Armée Française. Paris, Imprimerie de C.L.F. Panckoucke.