Kanefer (High Priest of Ptah)

See also article Kanefer, about a prince with the same name.
Kanefer
High Priest of Ptah in Memphis

Kanefer with his son and wife
Dynasty 5th Dynasty
Pharaoh Sahure
Wife Tjentety
Children Khuwyptah
Burial Saqqara

Kanefer was a High Priest of Ptah in Memphis from the reign of Sahure in the 5th dynasty.

Items from Kanefer's tomb are known from museum. Two offering tables exist at the British Museum and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek of Copenhagen respectively.

A statue group of Kanefer, his wife Tjentety and their son Khuwyptah is in the Kimbell Art Museum. Kanefer is shown seated with his wife kneeling by his left leg and his son leaning against his right leg. Kanefer has the titles Overseer of the Craftsmen, Priest of Ptah, while his wife is a Royal Confidant. Kanefer's son Kuwyptah was also a High Priest of Ptah.[1]

References

  1. Kimball Museum Website Information retrieved from the Ancient Collections page - Egypt
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