Izi (overseer of the treasury)

Izi was an important ancient Egyptian official at the End of the Old Kingdom (c. 2700–2200 BC) or First Intermediate Period (c. 2200–2000 BC). His most important title was overseer of the treasury. He belonged therefore to the most powerful officials at the royal court. Other important titles he hold include priest at Djed-sut-Teti (Djed-sut-Teti is the name of the Pyramid of Teti), and overseer of scribes of the treasury and sole friend.^[1] Izi is mainly known from a false door that is now in the Louvre Museum. It is not known where it was found, but Saqqara seems to be the most likely option. His exact dating is problematic. He served at the pyramid of king Teti and must therefore date under this king or later. Due to some observations on his false door, he might date to the end of the 6th Dynasty or even beyond.^[1]