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Ivory Headrest, 12th dynasty, around 1985-1795 BCE. Such
headrests,made normally of wood or stone, were used to
support the head of the deceased.Support of the arch is an
"Isis-knot",Isis protecting her husband Osiris and therefor
the dead person.From the tomb of Gua,at Deir el-Bersha.
EA,30727
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART200479
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1496px × 1600px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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Headrest
Isis, Goddess
Ivory