King Tut Collection

Howard Carter (left) and Lord Carnarvon break through into the inner tomb, 1923. Creator: Burton, Harry (1879-1940)
Howard Carter (left) and Lord Carnarvon break through into the inner tomb, 1923. Found in the collection of the The Griffith Institute

Howard Carter with Coffin of Tutankhamun, 1925. Creator: Burton, Harry (1879-1940)
Howard Carter with Coffin of Tutankhamun, 1925. Found in the collection of the The Griffith Institute

Howard Carter, discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb, 1925. Creator: Photo studio Meurisse
Howard Carter, discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb, 1925. Private Collection

Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon with Coffin of Tutankhamun. Creator: Anonymous
Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon with Coffin of Tutankhamun. Private Collection

Portrait of Howard Carter (1874-1939), ca 1924-1925. Creator: Carter, William (1863-1939)
Portrait of Howard Carter (1874-1939), ca 1924-1925. Private Collection

The Temple of Hatshepsut, 1899. Creator: Carter, Howard (1874-1939)
The Temple of Hatshepsut, 1899. Private Collection

The Valley of the Kings, 1914. Creator: Carter, Howard (1874-1939)
The Valley of the Kings, 1914. Private Collection

Cartouche shaped box from the Tutankhamun tomb, 14th cen. BC. Creator: Ancient Egypt
Cartouche shaped box from the Tutankhamun tomb, 14th cen. BC. Found in the Collection of The Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Tutankhamun. The solid gold portrait mask which covered the head of the young Pharaoh's Mummy
3058488 Tutankhamun. The solid gold portrait mask which covered the head of the young Pharaoh's Mummy. Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, ruled c. 1332 BC - 1323 BC

The funerary mask of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom, c
XBP228800 The funerary mask of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom, c.1336-1327 BC (gold inlaid with semi-precious stones) (see also 227984) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

The discovery of great treasures of ancient Thebes in the tomb of a Pharaoh (colour litho)
2809166 The discovery of great treasures of ancient Thebes in the tomb of a Pharaoh (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Head of Tutankhamun, c. 1336-27 BC (limestone)
3525806 Head of Tutankhamun, c.1336-27 BC (limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 17.2 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt)

The wonderful discovery of Luxor (colour litho)
2809181 The wonderful discovery of Luxor (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luxors wonderful discovery)

The discovery of the sarcophagus, still intact, of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Ill. of A. Beltrame
2809278 The discovery of the sarcophagus, still intact, of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Ill. of A. Beltrame. " Courier Sunday". 24/02/1924

Tutankhamun. The Solid Gold Portrait Mask Which Covered The Head Of The Young Pharaohs Mummy. Egyptian Pharaoh Of The 18th Dynasty, Ruled C. 1332 Bc - 1323 Bc

Tutankhamun?s sandal decorated with bound prisoners and sema-tawy symbols, 14th cen. BC. Artist: Ancient Egypt
Tutankhamun?s sandal decorated with bound prisoners and sema-tawy symbols, 14th cen. BC. Found in the collection of the The Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Egypt, Cairo, The Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings Excavation by Carter, 1922, Linen gloves of King Tut

Egypt, Cairo, Gold and fiance beaded necklace, Tomb of Tutankhamun, Cairo Museum

Cairo Egypt, King Tuts Head

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"Unveiling the Golden Pharaoh: King Tutankhamun's Reign and Legacy" Step back in time to ancient Egypt, where a young Pharaoh ruled with power and mystique. Tutankhamun, the Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, captivated the world with his short but significant reign from c. 1332 BC - 1323 BC. His story came alive through remarkable discoveries that shed light on his life and afterlife. One such discovery was the solid gold portrait mask that covered King Tut's mummy's head. This exquisite masterpiece showcased intricate craftsmanship and symbolized his divine status as a ruler. It became an iconic representation of ancient Egyptian artistry. In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter unearthed the hidden treasures within the Valley of the Kings, including Tutankhamun's tomb. The third mummy-shaped sarcophagus held secrets waiting to be unraveled by Carter's careful examination. Each artifact revealed glimpses into a civilization long gone but not forgotten. Among these artifacts was Tutankhamun's funerary mask, crafted during Egypt's New Kingdom era (c. 1370-1352 BC). Its beauty surpassed time itself as it adorned its owner for eternity. The astonishing discovery didn't stop there; great treasures from ancient Thebes were found within this sacred burial site. These precious relics provided invaluable insights into daily life during Tutankhamun’s reign. A limestone sculpture depicting King Tut’s head further immortalized him in history books—a testament to his enduring legacy even thousands of years later. Luxor also witnessed an extraordinary moment when this wondrous tomb was unveiled to astonished eyes—an event captured forever in vivid color lithographs that continue to mesmerize us today. The intact sarcophagus discovered inside held immense significance—it preserved not only a pharaoh but also stories untold until now—stories brought forth by artists like A.