Usermontu was an ancient Egyptian vizier from the reign of Tutankhamun to likely the reign of Horemheb, during the 18th Dynasty.
| Usermontu | |
|---|---|
| Vizier | |
| Dynasty | 18th Dynasty |
| Pharaoh | Tutankhamun to Horemheb |
| Father | Nebmehyt |
| Mother | Raia |
Usermontu is depicted in the tomb of Khonsu called To (TT31). In the hall Usermontu and his brother Huy, who was a prophet of Montu are shown offering to the barque of Montu. Usermontu is said to be born of Maia.[1][2] A statue from a private collection gives the name of his father as Nebmehyt.[3][4] A second individual by the name of Usermontu is mentioned in the tomb, but this individual is the son of Khonsu. This younger Usermontu is a High Priest of Sobek.
The vizier Usermontu is also depicted in the tomb of the High Priest of Sobek, Hatiay (TT324). Usermontu is shown seated at a banquet with vizier Nebamun(?).[5]
A stele of Usermontu was found in Armant. The text includes a hymn to Montu.[6]
References
edit- ^ Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions, Volume III. p 290
- ^ Porter and Moss, Topographical Bibliography: The Theban Necropolis, pg 47-49
- ^ Topographical Bibliography, Non-Royal Statues, previously online.
- ^ Habachi in Ruffle et al. (eds.), Glimpses of Ancient Egypt. Studies in Honour of H. W. Fairman 36 pl. iii fig. 3
- ^ Porter and Moss, p 395
- ^ Werner, Montu and the "Falcon Ships" of the Eighteenth Dynasty, JARCE, Vol. 23, (1986), pp. 107-123
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