Tutankhamun’s funerary masks – Min. of Tourism & Antiquities

CAIRO – 6 November 2022: The breathtaking funerary masks of Tutankhamun was and continues to be an icon of historical Egypt.

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This highly-recognizable masks is manufactured from gold, with inlays of turquoise, carnelian, lapis lazuli and semi-precious stones. 

Whereas the entrance depicts Tutankhamun resembling Osiris the deity of the afterlife, the again is carved with a protecting spell. 

It’s, by far, one among Egypt’s most-beloved and prized treasures in addition to one of many world’s greatest recognized masterpieces of artwork.