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Fragment of headrest base
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 6010 A in chamber north end of coffin
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 0.4 x 8.5 cm (3/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25-11-97c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionSmall disc, part of base of head rest. See also 25-11-97a, 25-11-97d. There is no 25-11-97b.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G6010A, in chamber north end of coffin. 1925: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.