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Funerary cone

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The funerary cones come mostly from the Theban area. They were originally built in the outer wall of a tomb, in rows, showing their circular base. This cone belonged to a scribe of the House of Life, called Senhotep, as pointed out by the preserved inscription.

Present location

MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID

Inventory number

16026

Dating

18TH DYNASTY

Archaeological Site

THEBES: WEST BANK ?

Category

FUNERARY CONE

Material

CLAY; POTTERY

Technique

LOW RELIEF

Diameter

8,3 cm

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