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Limestone model headrest with a curved neck-support.

Details

  • ID
    GEM_13431
  • Department
    Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Models
  • Findspot
    G 2370 B?
  • Material
    Limestone
  • Dimensions
    7.1 x 4.1 x 8.1 cm; 714 g
  • Credit Line
    Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Journal d'Entree number
    EMC_JE_44581
  • Cairo Special Register number
    EMC_SR_2/600
  • Period
    First Intermediate Period
  • Excavator
    George Andrew Reisner, American, 1867–1942
  • Notes
    Listed in JE as alabaster model vessel.
  • Remarks
    RELATED CONSTITUENT(S): George Reisner; ALTERNATE NUMBER(S): EMC_JE_44581; EMC_SR_2.600

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2370

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

People 1

Modern People

  • George Andrew Reisner

    • Type Excavator
    • Nationality & Dates American, 1867–1942
    • Remarks Egyptologist, archaeologist; Referred to as "the doctor" and "mudir" (Arabic for "director") in the excavation records. Nationality and life dates from Who was Who in Egyptology.