Funerary cone

Funerary cones (small cones made from clay) are an Ancient Egyptian artifact, almost exclusively in the Theban necropolis, placed over the entrance of the chapel of a tomb. Early examples have been found from the Eleventh Dynasty, but are generally undecorated. During the New Kingdom, they were reduced in size and inscribed with the title and name of the tomb owner, often with a short prayer. The exact purpose of the cones is unknown.

Views of funerary cones

Base of cone, containing two columns of hieroglyphs in registers. (Excellent condition; note seal-with-cording, and vertical drill for stone pots. Deserving, or 'True of Voice'-(for the deceased) ends the reading, at column 1-(from right, column 2, then column 1).) Base of cone, containing two columns of hieroglyphs in registers. (Excellent condition; note seal-with-cording, and vertical drill for stone pots. Deserving, or 'True of Voice'-(for the deceased) ends the reading, at column 1-(from right, column 2, then column 1).)  Several cones, New Empire. Several cones, New Empire.

See also

• Clay nail–(Mesopotamia)

External links

• The World of Funerary Cones
• Data on Funerary Cones