Object Number: Ha5248

Collection: Egyptology

Object Name: funerary cone

Description: A cone of red clay with white patina and a text of hieroglyphs stamped on the bottom. The cone has been broken and repaired. Some of the bottom containing the text is missing. Translation: Treasurer of the King of Lower Egypt, Sole Companion, Great Scribe of the King, Overseer of the Treasures of the [Lord of ?] Taharqa, true of voice, Ramose, […] begotten of the lady of the House Tjesmehytperet, true of voice.'

On Display at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Egypt Gallery