Headrest of Irut, c. 2454-2140 BC. The ancient Egyptians used wooden headrests as pillows. Stone headrests were replicas made for the tomb. This example is inscribed on the top of the supporting column for "the king’s noblewoman, ;

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Keywords: 2454-2140, 5-6, art, bc, cleveland, dynasties, egypt, equipment, funerary, heritage, kingdom, museum, travertine, unknown