Wooden Ceremonial Shield with King as Sphinx Trampling on Nubian Enemies
Wood, Stucco, Gold Leaf, Ebony Inlaid
Height 89 cm (35inches)
Reign of Tutankhamun 1336-1326 BCE
Grand Egyptian Museum #341 (Formerly JE 61577)
"The rolling hills at the bottom of the shield form the hieroglyph that translates as "foreign land." The king is portrayed trampling his enemies underfoot." (From info card)
