Headrest

Unknown

ca. 2030–1802 B.C. · Wood · Egyptian Art

Headrests were used by ancient Egyptians to support a person's neck while sleeping. While the flat base board and curved top are consistent features, the form of the middle section varied. This type with six slender rods supporting the curved top is fairly rare. More common were single column-like supports between base and top.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 2030–1802 B.C.

Medium

Wood

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1931