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Ivory headrest, Egyptian, 12th Dynasty, c1985-c1795 BC. This wonderful ivory headrest (they were normally made of wood or stone) was used to support the head of the deceased. This example is from the tomb of Gua at Deir el-Bersha, one of the major provincial cemeteries known from the late First Intermediate Period. Inv. EA 30727.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART194772

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4040px × 4320px

Photo Credit © The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY

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12th dynasty (1991-1786 BCE)