Harsiese (C)

Harsiese C was the Second Prophet of Amun from the time of Osorkon II and Harsiese A.

Family and background

Harsiese C was the son of the fourth prophet of Amun Nakhtefmut A and Nesmut. Nakhtefmut A was a second cousin to Osorkon II and also held the positions of Second and Third Prophet of Khons. Harsiese was Fourth Prophet of Amun, Second Prophet of Amun, Seal-bearer of the King of Lower Egypt, and Eyes of the King in Karnak. He was also attested as the Letter-writer of the Estate of the God's Adoratrix of Amun.
Harsiese married Isweret, a daughter of King Harsiese A. Their son Djedkhonsefankh C would later serve as fourth Prophet of Amun.
Harsiese is said to have had a special relationship with the king. On the statue dedicated by his son he is said to have calmed the king after he became angry.

Statues

Statue dedicated to his father Nakhtefmut
Statue dedicated by Djedkhonsefankh C to his father Harsiese C. Djedkhonsefankh is Fourth Prophet of Amun, Seal-bearer of the King of Lower Egypt, and Eyes of the King in Karnak, titles that had belonged to his father Harsiese C. Harsiese bears the title of Second Prophet of Amun.