Card/Transcription No.: 403b-1

403, B. HEAD-REST
(See 403, A, C, and D)

DIMENSIONS:
Max. L. 27.9; Max. W. 10.0; Max. H. 19.0; cents.

DESCRIPTION:
A head-rest of lapis lazuli-blue faience (glazed pottery); in
very fair condition. The central column octagonal,  with facets
slightly hollow.
On lower part of central front facet <> in turquoise-blue glaze;
and on the central back facet also in turquoise-blue glaze: <>
The head-rest is obviously made of two pieces, joined in similar
manner as the glass head-rest (403, a); the joint is covered by a
broad band (1.6 cents) of thin sheet gold inlaid as follows: -

<> repeat
1= turquoise-blue
2= red
3= lapis lazuli-blue
glass                
the bands and <> of gold.