This listing is for two ancient Egyptian funerary cones from my personal collection, both with identified and translated inscriptions. One is inscribed for “the keeper of the storeroom of Amun, Ty, justified,” and the other for “the cupbearer of the king, pure of hands, Amunhotep.” Both types are recorded in Davies and Macadam’s catalogue of funerary cones.

Both are nicely sized examples, formerly in a California collection of antiquities.

Authenticity guaranteed.

Funerary cones were clay objects inserted into the upper façade of ancient Egyptian tombs, particularly at Thebes. Their circular ends remained visible and were often stamped with the tomb owner’s name, titles, and offering formulas. Arranged in rows above the entrance, they formed part of the tomb’s decoration and helped identify and commemorate the deceased.

Note: Each item is sold as pictured, Each item sold will be accompanied by provenance information paperwork. These relics having been acquired alongside other ancient Egyptian art acquired prior to 1980. It is important to note that there is no reserve on all our auctions. We prioritize the utmost care and attention when packing all antiquities. However, despite our thorough protective measures, we cannot assume responsibility for any damage that may occur during unpacking or handling, including potential handling by USPS.

Given the significant age of these items, we strongly advise handling them with extreme care and unpacking them with the utmost caution. If you choose a piece with noticeable restoration work, please consider the possibility of increased fragility, as restored works may be more delicate than their raw counterpart