Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Electronic Auction 393 15 March 2017
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Terracotta funerary cone of Amenhotep, also known as Huy, son of Hapu. Egypt, 18th Dynasty, circa 1350 BC. Outer end inscribed: "The revered one before Osiris, the hereditary noble, the king's scribe, Huy of Athribis, justified." Dimensions: 6.0x6.0cm. Tail missing. Dibley & Lipkin 622/A.11.
From the Carl Devries Collection.
A number of inscriptions record the distinguished career of Amenhotep, otherwise known as Huy, son of Hapu and Lady Itu, who held a number of important offices under the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. He served as a royal scribe, priest and overseer of building projects, including the Colossi of Memnon. A cult developed around Huy following his death and over time the royal servant garnered a legendary reputation for his wisdom. His cult is attested as late as the Ptolemaic Period.
From the Carl Devries Collection.
A number of inscriptions record the distinguished career of Amenhotep, otherwise known as Huy, son of Hapu and Lady Itu, who held a number of important offices under the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. He served as a royal scribe, priest and overseer of building projects, including the Colossi of Memnon. A cult developed around Huy following his death and over time the royal servant garnered a legendary reputation for his wisdom. His cult is attested as late as the Ptolemaic Period.