Egyptian Blue Glazed Model of a Headrest
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A bright blue glazed composition miniature headrest with scooped pad and ellipsoid foot. See Friedman, F.D., Gifts of The Nile, Ancient Egyptian Faience, London, 1998, p.32, for discussion. 78 grams, 10cm (4"). Property of a Dutch private collector; formerly from the estate of David Winton Bell, before 1970.
Condition Report: Fine condition, restored.
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New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A bright blue glazed composition miniature headrest with scooped pad and ellipsoid foot. See Friedman, F.D., Gifts of The Nile, Ancient Egyptian Faience, London, 1998, p.32, for discussion. 78 grams, 10cm (4"). Property of a Dutch private collector; formerly from the estate of David Winton Bell, before 1970.
Condition Report: Fine condition, restored.