Wadj amulet
The Wadj amulet is an Ancient Egyptian amulet in the shape of a papyrus stem. These amulets were made out of turquoise feldspar, as is indicated in the Book of the Dead.
Though usually taking the form of a papyrus stem, they are also known to also encompass rectangular plaques with depictions of papyrus on them. In Ancient Egyptian, the word wadj means "green," though it is also known to refer to health and to flourish in life.
Wadj amulets were a symbol of eternal youth, and were often placed upon a dead body around the neck upon burial to ensure eternal youth in the afterlife. The amulets have been dated to the late period of Egypt, specifically between the 26th and 30th dynasties. Spells from the Book of the Dead state that if a wadj amulet is found intact, the wearer is healthy in the afterlife.Artifacts
Specific artifacts have been found around new kingdom archaeological sites. One held at the museum of fine arts in Boston was found at the Giza plateau.
