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Meydum, the northern tombs

Tomb 136

UC 8600 headrest (Fourth Dynasty?).

Wooden headrest consisting of a simple round bar of wood which has a flat base, and a slight hollow on the upper side for the head. It must have been placed on support, probably on a brick, to bring it up to shoulder depth.

head rest UC 8600

 


 

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