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Fragmentary alabaster headrest

Alabaster headrest, made in three pieces, fragments 25-11-119 belong to upper part of this headrest; fragments of wood and plaster found inside hollow support (piece of wood probably set in plaster in base and held support rigid), remains of plaster found at points (a) and (b) in illustration [(fragments of plaster 25-12-251, fragments of wood 25-12-252)]; broken, incomplete. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:2

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_25-12-250
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Furniture
  • Findspot
    Pit G 6040 B, chamber (rest and column on floor, base found inside coffin)
  • Material
    Alabaster
  • Dimensions
    Width: base: 8.3 cm; rest at widest: 7.7 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 25.2905
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/19/1925
  • Remarks
    Alabaster headrest: 25-12-119 (= MFA 25.2825, part of rest) + 25-12-250 (= MFA 25.2905, column and base)
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 6040

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 3