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Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E.jpg)
Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E.jpg)
Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E_37.1933E_NegGRPA_cropped_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E_37.1933E_NegGRPA_cropped_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E_detail2.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E_detail2.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E_detail3.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E_detail3.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E_detail1.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E_detail1.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.1933E_37.1934E_37.1935E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.1933E_37.1934E_37.1935E_GrpA_SL4.jpg)

Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.1934E_37.1935E_37.1933E_NegGRPA_bw.jpg)

Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.37.1934E_37.1935E_37.1933E_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 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.1935E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Baked clay funerary cone inscribed for the ”king’s Scribe, Ramose”. The stamped inscription, which appears in raised relief, consists of six columns of hieroglyphic text within a circular frame. The inscription states that Ramose held his titles during the reign of Taharqa. The clay is brick red on the surface. Condition: Buff slip only partially preserved; text worn.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Egyptian. Funerary Cone, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E.jpg)
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    Egyptian. <em>Funerary Cone</em>, 664-332 B.C.E. Terracotta, Diam. 3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in. (9.5 x 14.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1935E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1935E.jpg)

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    Cartouche
    Circular Depression
    cone
    Conical
    Dynasty 25
    Egypt
    Egyptian
    funerary
    Funerary Stamp
    Hieroglyphic
    High Relief
    Inscriptions
    Late Period
    new york historical society collection
    Pottery
    Red Surface
    Seal
    Six Registers
    Stamped White Surface
    Stamps and Sealings
    terracotta
    Tomb Marker
    XXV Dynasty

    TAGS

    Cartouche
    Circular Depression
    cone
    Conical
    Dynasty 25
    Egypt
    Egyptian
    funerary
    Funerary Stamp
    Hieroglyphic
    High Relief
    Inscriptions
    Late Period
    new york historical society collection
    Pottery
    Red Surface
    Seal
    Six Registers
    Stamped White Surface
    Stamps and Sealings
    terracotta
    Tomb Marker
    XXV Dynasty

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