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Headrest

FindspotGiza, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueLimestone
DimensionsBase 20.5 cm, height almost 22 cm from tip of cradle
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number37.2742
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsFurniture
ProvenanceFrom Giza, N. of G2378. 1937: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
Box with sliding lid
2960–2649 B.C.
2465–2152 B.C.
2649–2152 B.C.
2649–2150 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.