funerary cones
- Scope note
- Conical, solid pottery funerary sculptures that were placed in the walls at the entrances of Egyptian tombs, almost exclusively at the Theban necropolis. The flat, round bases of the cones were stamped with hieroglyphs stating the name or title of the deceased, or longer texts such as prayers.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024