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Headrest

2649–2150 B.C.
FindspotGiza, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueLimestone
DimensionsHeight x width x depth: 29 x 19.5 x 9.5 cm (11 7/16 x 7 11/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number27.1547
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsFurniture
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7440z. 1927: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1927: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1987: accessioned by the MFA.
Box with sliding lid
2960–2649 B.C.
2465–2152 B.C.
2649–2152 B.C.
2649–2150 B.C.
Headrest
2649–2150 B.C.
2455–2371 B.C.
Stamp seal
3500–2700 B.C.
Headrest
2500–2350 B.C.