Tutankhamun's funerary mask, an unparalleled piece of art
The breathtaking funerary mask of Tutankhamun was and continues to be an icon of ancient Egypt.
This highly-recognizable mask is made of gold, with inlays of turquoise, carnelian, lapis lazuli and semi-precious stones.
While the front depicts Tutankhamun resembling Osiris the deity of the afterlife, the back is carved with a protective spell. Read More...