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Headrest
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2350–2170 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: H. 0.182 Length: of base 0.164 W. of base 0.06 Length: of top 0.153 W. of top 0.06
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.600
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionAcacia wood with post inlaid with narrow strips of ebony. (6 in place and 12 missing) In three pieces joined together with dowels and small wooden pegs.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Sheikh Farag, tomb SF 5415