Ancient Egyptian head rest collar from Abydos dated 1473 – 1458 BC

A wooden fluted collar from a headrest which fitted between the top of the shaft and the curved pillow top. With a rectangular hole through which the tenon fitted.

Ancient Egyptian head rest collar from Abydos dated 1473 – 1458 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.11
  • Material: wood
  • Culture: Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1473 - 1458 BC
  • Object name: head rest collar
  • Dimensions: Length: 63mm , Width: 44mm , Depth: 23mm
  • Published references: Randall - MacIver & Mace El Amrah and Abydos see p 90
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889