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Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_37.1930E_GRPA_print.bw.jpg)
Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_37.1930E_GRPA_print.bw.jpg)
Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_37.1930E_GRPA_print.bw.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_37.1930E_GRPA_print.bw.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_detail1.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_detail1.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_detail2.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_detail2.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_detail3.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_detail3.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.1930E_37.1931E_37.1932E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.1930E_37.1931E_37.1932E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.1932E_37.1931E_37.1930E_NegGRPA_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.1932E_37.1931E_37.1930E_NegGRPA_bw.jpg)

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Funerary Cone

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

CULTURE Egyptian
MEDIUM Terracotta
  • Reportedly From: Thebes, Egypt
    • DATES 664–332 B.C.E.
    DYNASTY Dynasty 25, or later
    PERIOD Late Period
    DIMENSIONS Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.1932E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Baked clay funerary cone inscribed for the “Royal Scribe, Ramose”. The inscription consists of six columns of text within a circular frame. The stamped inscription appears in raised relief. The text states that Ramose held his titles during the reign of King Taharqa. The outer surface of the cone is brick red with the remains of a buff slip preserved in many areas. Condition: Text only partially preserved; buff slip only partially preserved; small holes; dirty.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_37.1930E_GRPA_print.bw.jpg)
    IMAGE overall, CUR.37.1932E_37.1930E_GRPA_print.bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2011
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    Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 9/16 x 5 11/16 in. (9 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1932E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1932E_37.1930E_GRPA_print.bw.jpg)

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    egyptian
    egypt
    new york historical society collection
    terracotta
    late period
    funerary
    cones
    XXV Dynasty
    Dynasty 25
    Funerary Cone
    Stamps and Sealings
    Six Registers
    High Relief
    Hand Indentation
    Conical
    Cartouche
    Seal
    Funerary Stamp
    Tomb Marker
    Red Surface
    White Surface
    Inscriptions
    Hieroglyphic

    TAGS

    egyptian
    egypt
    new york historical society collection
    terracotta
    late period
    funerary
    cones
    XXV Dynasty
    Dynasty 25
    Funerary Cone
    Stamps and Sealings
    Six Registers
    High Relief
    Hand Indentation
    Conical
    Cartouche
    Seal
    Funerary Stamp
    Tomb Marker
    Red Surface
    White Surface
    Inscriptions
    Hieroglyphic

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