Tutankhamun's Treasures - Colossal Statue of Tutankhamun


Colossal Quartzite Statue of Tutankhamun, Usurped by Ay and Horemheb
Height 300 cm (118.11 inches), Width 73cm (28.7 inches)
Grand Egyptian Museum #2223 (Formerly JE 59869)


This huge Tutankhamun statue is match to the restored one at Chicago's Oriental Museum. "This painted quartzite statue depicts King Tutankhamun. Despite its state of preservation, the facial features of the king, enhanced with color, preserve a youthful and serene expression.

"He wears the Nemes headdress, which was once topped by the double crown and adorned with the frontal cobra. The rest of his clothing includes a ceremonial beard, broad collar and the traditional pleated kilt.

"A dagger with a falcon-headed handle is slipped under his belt, which is decorated with a pattern of broken lines. On the belt buckle, the name of the young king was replaced by that of King Horemheb." (Info from Global Egyptian Museum.)