Funerary Cone of the King's Son of Kush Merymose
Unknown Artist
ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
Medium
Pottery
Dimensions
L. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); Diam. 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in)
Classification
Cone, circular stamp, Merymose, Kush
Period
New Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Norman de Garis Davies, 1930
Accession Number
30.6.73
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the world of ancient Egypt with the *Funerary Cone of the King's Son of Kush Meryose*, a modest yet poignant artifact from the New Kingdom's 18 (ca. 1550–1295 B.C.). Crafted from, this cone—measuring 16.5 cm long and 7.8 cm in—was designed to be embedded in the facade of a tomb entrance or niche. Its primary purpose? To eternally invoke offerings of bread, beer, and other sustenance for the deceased, a clever fusion of piety and practicality in Egyptian funerary customs. Belonging to Merymose, a high-ranking official titled "King's Son of Kush," the cone reflects Egypt's expansive i...