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.

The gold funerary mask of Tutankhamun is an example of the highest artistic and technical achievements of the ancient Egyptians in the New Kingdom. The exact portrayal of the king’s facial features achieved here made it possible for his soul to recognize him and return to his mummified body.

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.

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).

2023年9月11日 · The Tutankhamun’s Death Mask is a stunning symbol of ancient Egyptian royalty, made from 24 pounds of solid gold and adorned with intricate detailing, captivating the world with its beauty and historical significance.

2023年1月10日 · It is one of the world’s most well-known works of art and a significant emblem of ancient Egypt. The funerary mask of Tutankhamun is 54 cm tall, weighs almost 10 kilograms, and is adorned with semi-precious stones in the image of the Egyptian deity of the afterlife, Osiris.

2022年10月19日 · Of the 5,000 artifacts found in King Tut’s tomb, the 3,300-year-old mask is one of the most famous ancient artifacts. But did it even belong to King Tut himself?