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Funerary cone of Ibi
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The “funerary cones”, that started appearing in the 11th dynasty, mostly in Thebes, are in fact seals with a special shape with a short sacrificial formula on their base, or just the titles and name of the deceased. They are found not only inside or nearby the grave of the beneficiary, but also in sanctuaries where the sacrifices for the gods are for the good of the deceased as well. This example, which belonged to the G. Hagemans collection, carries the name of the “great major-domos of the divine worshiper” Ibi, whose grave is situated in the necropolis of El-Assassif.