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The elder
brother of Amenhotep IV, Prince Tuthmosis, had enjoyed splendid
prospects whilst still a small boy - he was officially recognised
as the heir to Amenhotep III and so held the titles of Governor
of Memphis and High Priest of Ptah (the god of Memphis).
However, the young Tuthmosis was not destined to become king
- he died while still fairly young, the few objects which survive
are a small stone sarcophagus that the young prince buried his
pet cat in (called Puss), and an ivory whip (which was later
found in Tutankhamun's tomb). |
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Relief of Prince
Thuthmosis, probably from Saqqara
Height
37cm
Width
53cm
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Prince Thuthmosis
on a bier, probably from Memphis
Height
4.9cm
Width
10.5cm
Inscriptions
on the body and bier read "The King's son, the sem-priest
Thuthmose, the justified".
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