Lot 510
Egypt Middle Kingdom: Large Wooden Headrest. Egyptian Middle Kingdom : 2200 - 2000 BC (22nd to 20th century BC) An Egyptian wood headrest, Appears to be a single carving the concave pillow above a single fluted column on a tiered squrare base. Headrests were used as a type of pillow frequently softened by wrapping in fabric. But they were also used to support the heads of the dead to keep evil spirits from entering the body from the ground. 6¼ x 6¼ x 3" Know this headrest was found with two broken pieces, one from the corner of base, and one small corner at end of the cradle. Those original two pieces were restored/reaffixed quite well and the headrest remains a fine display piece. Estimate Value $700 - UP
The Living Torah Museum, Brooklyn, NY Ex Living Torah Museum, Brooklyn, New York.
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