<em>Funerary Cone of the Fourth Prophet of Amon, Menthuemhat</em>, ca. 1075–656 B.C.E., or 664–332 B.C.E. Clay, 3 5/16 x 3 7/16 x 10 1/16 in. (8.4 x 8.7 x 25.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.114E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.114E_detail3.jpg)

Funerary Cone of the Fourth Prophet of Amon, Menthuemhat

Medium: Clay

Geograhical Locations:

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

Dimensions: 3 5/16 x 3 7/16 x 10 1/16 in. (8.4 x 8.7 x 25.5 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.114E

Image: CUR.37.114E_detail3.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Pottery funerary cone inscribed for the Mayor of the City and the Fourth Priest of Amun, Mentuemhat. The four lines of the inscription appear in raised relief within a circular depression. The surface of the piece is brick red. Below this the clay is a deep red: the core is probably black. Condition: Base chipped dirty and incrusted.

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