Mask of Tutankhamun
Artifact
On Display
Era:
18th Dynasty
Origin:
Egypt
Current Location:
Egyptian Museum, Cairo (pending transfer to Grand Egyptian Museum)
Materials:
{'primary': 'solid gold', 'inlays': ['lapis lazuli', 'carnelian', 'quartz', 'obsidian', 'turquoise', 'colored glass paste'], 'weight_of_gold': '10.23 kg'}
Research Confidence:
(100%)
About Mask of Tutankhamun
The Mask of Tutankhamun is one of the most iconic symbols of ancient Egyptian art and craftsmanship. It is a solid gold death mask that covered the head and shoulders of King Tutankhamun's mummy. The mask is an idealized portrait of the young pharaoh, featuring a striped headdress (nemes), the royal cobra (uraeus) and vulture symbols on the forehead, and a plaited false beard. The face is smooth and youthful, with high cheekbones, almond-shaped eyes, and a gentle expression that embodies the perfect Egyptian ruler.
Physical Details
Dimensions:
Materials:
{'primary': 'solid gold', 'inlays': ['lapis lazuli', 'carnelian', 'quartz', 'obsidian', 'turquoise', 'colored glass paste'], 'weight_of_gold': '10.23 kg'}
Quick Facts
Type:
Artifact
Era:
18th Dynasty
Origin:
Egypt
Where to See It
🏛️
Egyptian Museum, Cairo (pending transfer to Grand Egyptian Museum)
Currently on Display