Mask of Tutankhamun - Egypt Museum
The death mask of Tutankhamun is considered one of the masterpieces of Egyptian art. The head is covered by the royal headdress and the forehead bears the emblems of kingship and protection: the vulture and uraeus.
Mask of Tutankhamun - Wikipedia
Learn about the gold funerary mask of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in 1925 and displayed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Find out its history, description, restoration, and possible origin.
Tutankhamun’s tomb (innermost coffin and death mask)
A death mask is a sculpture that covers the face of a mummy in ancient Egypt. Tutankhamun's death mask is made of gold and inlaid with semiprecious stones, showing the king in his divine form with the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet.
A Virtual Tour through the Tutankhamun Collection at the Egyptian Museum
Explore the treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir with this exclusive virtual tour. See the iconic mask, the tomb objects, and the CT scan of his mummy.
Funerary golden mask of King Tutankhamun - Egyptian Museum …
See the iconic mask of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, made of gold and adorned with gemstones. Learn about its history, discovery, and conservation at the Egyptian Museum Cairo.
11 Astonishing Facts About The Tutankhamun’s Death Mask
Sep 11, 2023 · Yes, the Tutankhamun death mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt. Visitors have the opportunity to see this remarkable artifact up close and marvel at its extraordinary beauty. 5.
Exhibitions of artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun
Sitting statue of Anubis, the Golden Throne, Gold Death Mask and statue of guardian goddess Selkit are displayed among other items.
The Gold Mask of Tutankhamun - Global Egyptian Museum
This mask of Tutankhamun is an example of the highest artistic and technical achievements of the ancient Egyptians in the New Kingdom. Covering the head of the wrapped mummy in its coffin and activated by a magical spell, no.151b from the Book of the Dead, the mask ensured more protection for the king's body.
King Tut's Mask - Ancient Egypt Online
8 employees of the Egyptian National Museum are being sued for mishandling King Tut's mask after it was discovered that the braided beard had been broken off and reattached improperly. The mask's beard weighs over 5 pounds by itself.
Inside the final resting place of Tutankhamun’s treasures
Aug 8, 2020 · His death mask was sublimely, breathtakingly crafted over 3,300 years ago from 24 pounds of beaten gold, with eyeliner of lapis lazuli and eyes of quartz and obsidian.