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The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen (gold)
5672073 The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen (gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen, discovered in the Tomb of the King, by Howard Carter in November, 1922. made primarily of wood, not gold, though it is beautifully overlaid in sheet gold and silver, further adorned with semi-precious stones, glaze, and colored glass. The Throne follows the Amarna artistic tradition developed under Akhenaten, the Pharaoh that attempted to sway the nation to the worship of one god, the sun disc Aten. one of its most prominent features is the placement of Aten top and center of the seat, with its life-giving, sustaining rays extending as arms and hands down towards Tutankhamen and his queen Ankhesenamun.); Universal History Archive/UIG; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22566670
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1922 Akhenaten 1371 1337 Amarna Amenhotep Iv Ankhesenamun Archaeological Aten Echnaton Glaze Golden Howard Carter Ikhnaton Khuenaten Overlaid Pharaoh Semi Precious Stones Silver Tutankhamen Egyptians Sun Disc
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The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen - A Glimpse into Ancient Egyptian Royalty
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. This print showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and opulence of the Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen, a remarkable artifact from ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty. Discovered by Howard Carter in November 1922 within the illustrious Tomb of the King, this wooden throne is a testament to the artistic brilliance and cultural significance of that era. Though not entirely made of gold as its name suggests, it is adorned with resplendent sheet gold and silver overlays, embellished further with semi-precious stones, glaze, and colored glass. The design follows the Amarna artistic tradition pioneered under Pharaoh Akhenaten's rule – an attempt to introduce monotheism centered around worshiping the sun disc Aten. One cannot help but be captivated by one prominent feature - at its very center sits Aten himself. With his life-giving rays extending as arms towards young Tutankhamen and his queen Ankhesenamun seated below him, this depiction symbolizes their divine connection to power and prosperity. The photograph transports us back in time to witness firsthand the grandeur once enjoyed by ancient Egyptian royalty. It serves as a reminder of their rich history and legacy that continues to fascinate archaeologists, historians, and art enthusiasts alike. Displayed proudly at Cairo's Egyptian National Museum today, this iconic piece remains an enduring symbol of Egypt's glorious past – a testament to human ingenuity preserved for generations to come.
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