EGYPTIAN WOODEN HEADREST. Old Kingdom, 6th Dynasty, Ca. 2345 - 2181 BC. A wooden headrest comprising a stable, oval base bordered by a braided edge. Resting upon it are two stylised feet joined at the heels, from which a vertical shaft ascends. At the top, the shaft branches into two opposing hands with fingers held closely together, forming the support for a crescent-shaped headrest that crowns the composition. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 10372, Antiquities, 15 April 2015, Lot 30. Size: 225mm x 190mm; Weight: 460g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Jacques Billen. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.