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
The mask of Tutankhamun is a gold funerary mask that belonged to Tutankhamun, who reigned over the New Kingdom of Egypt from 1332 BC to 1323 BC, during the Eighteenth Dynasty.
Tutankhamun’s tomb (innermost coffin and death mask)
The death mask of Tutankhamun. The death mask is considered one of the masterpieces of Egyptian art. It originally rested directly on the shoulders of the mummy inside the innermost gold coffin. It is constructed of two sheets of gold that were hammered together and weighs 22.5 pounds (10.23 kg).
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.
11 Astonishing Facts About The Tutankhamun’s Death Mask
2023年9月11日 · The death mask of Tutankhamun, the ancient Egyptian pharaoh, is one of the most iconic and mesmerizing artifacts in the world. Crafted over 3,300 years ago, this golden mask has fascinated historians, archaeologists, and art enthusiasts for centuries.
Tutankhamun’s Mask: The Surprising Facts - Egypt Connection
The purpose of King Tut’s funerary mask, which originally rested directly on the shoulders of the mummy inside the innermost gold coffin, is to allow the spirit of the deceased young pharaoh to recognize his body in the afterlife.
The Mystery Behind King Tut's 3,300-Year-Old Funerary Mask
2022年10月19日 · King Tut wasn’t a pharaoh that many historians considered important. But his death chambers included more than 5,000 artifacts including a stunning funerary mask. In the past century, King Tut’s death mask and other artifacts have made him one of the most famous ancient pharaohs in modern history.
Funerary golden mask of King Tutankhamun - Egyptian Museum …
Material: Gold, lapis lazuli, glass paste, obsidian, turquoise. This golden mask is the most famous of all the artefacts of ancient Egypt, a true icon of the pharaonic civilization. It will be the last artefact to be transported to the new museum.
Death Mask of Tutankhamun - World History Encyclopedia
2013年2月1日 · The death mask of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. The mask is made of gold, precious stones, and glass inlay, 14th century BCE. Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Cairo.
Tutankhamun | Biography, Tomb, Mummy, Mask, & Facts
2024年11月11日 · On the king’s head was a magnificent golden portrait mask, and numerous pieces of jewelry and amulets lay upon the mummy and in its wrappings. The coffins and stone sarcophagus were surrounded by four text-covered shrines of hammered gold over wood, which practically filled the burial chamber.