An Egyptian alabaster-travertine headrest
Harageh, First Intermediate Period - Middle Kingdom, 10th-11th Dynasty, circa 2150-1990 B.C.
Composed of four separate pieces, the rectangular base with a slightly stepped circular boss supporting the fluted columnar shaft tapering towards the top, surmounted by a curving pillow supported by a slightly concave abacus, 8¾in (22.2cm) high, inventory number E.8987.1.4 inked in red on the pillow, abacus and the base