Headrest
ca. 2625–2170 B.C.E.
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Caption
Headrest, ca. 2625–2170 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), base: 5 5/8 × 2 5/8 × 6 in. (14.3 × 6.6 × 15.3 cm); cradle: 2 1/2 × 15/16 in. (6.3 × 2.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Collection Fund, 11.660.
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Title
Headrest
Date
ca. 2625–2170 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 4 to Dynasty 6
Period
Old Kingdom Period
Medium
Egyptian alabaster (calcite)
Classification
Dimensions
base: 5 5/8 × 2 5/8 × 6 in. (14.3 × 6.6 × 15.3 cm); cradle: 2 1/2 × 15/16 in. (6.3 × 2.4 cm)
Credit Line
Museum Collection Fund
Accession Number
11.660
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