Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone of the Fourth Prophet of Amon, Menthuemhat and His Wife</em>, ca. 1075–656 B.C.E., or 664–332 B.C.E. Clay, Diam. 3 3/8 x 8 1/8 in. (8.6 x 20.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.119E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.119E_detail3.jpg)

Funerary Cone of the Fourth Prophet of Amon, Menthuemhat and His Wife

Artist:Egyptian

Medium: Clay

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1075–656 B.C.E., or 664–332 B.C.E.

Dimensions: Diam. 3 3/8 x 8 1/8 in. (8.6 x 20.7 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.119E

Image: CUR.37.119E_detail3.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Tan-red baked clay funerary cone inscribed, on the end, for the Fourth Prophet of Amun, Mentuemhat. The heiroglyphs of the four lines of the stamped inscription appear in raised relief. A raised circular line frames the inscription. Condition: Remains of buff slip; small pits, and white encrustation (salt?).

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