Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · other
Headrest
Description
<p>This wooden headrest has a fluted base. Headrests were included in burials, often placed near the head of the mummy. The pair of human hands for the support makes this headrest especially appealing.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/61.301' rel='external'>Headrest</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 61.301 tier-2
- Walters-id 16847 tier-2
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