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Creator: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Egyptian Artca. 2030–1640 B.C.

Artwork Details

Title	Headrest
Medium	Hard wood
Dimensions	H. 20 × W. 20 cm (7 7/8 × 7 7/8 in.)
Department	Egyptian Art
Date	ca. 2030–1640 B.C.
Credit Line	Rogers Fund, 1919
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Period	Middle Kingdom
Date Range	2030 BC – 1640 BC

Provenance

Region	Upper Egypt, Thebes
Country	Egypt

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ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Sealing fragment

ca. 1887–1813 B.C.Razor from the tomb of Sithathoryunet

ca. 1981–1975 B.C.Linen mark, Wah

ca. 1900 B.C.Shield

ca. 1850–1640 B.C.Broad Collar piece (?)

ca. 1981–1640 B.C.Sealing

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 545601