Historical Artifact

Tutankhamun's Death Mask

Estimated Value

Priceless - National Treasure of Egypt

Creator / Origin

Ancient Egypt, Valley of the Kings

Year

1323 BCE

Description

The golden funeral mask of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun is one of the most iconic artifacts from ancient Egypt. Made of solid gold and inlaid with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and colored glass, it weighs over 22 pounds.

Historical Significance

Discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings, this mask represents the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and provides invaluable insight into the burial practices of pharaohs.