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Headrest

Egypt

 

Excavated by John Burges Eustace Garstang

Given to the Museum in 1909 by F. Legge

 

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Headrest, Egypt

This ancient Egyptian headrest is made of stone. It was excavated at Abydos in 1909. It dates from the 6th Dynasty (2,323-2,150 BC) and was found near the garden and temple of Rameses II.

View database record 1909.26.7