The tour included 150 objects--over 60 objects had never toured before and this was supposed to be the last time the objects would leave Egypt. After the tour, they will reside at the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids when it opens in 2021.
The exhibit was at the Saatchi Gallery.
Inlaid wooden Cartuche Box which contained important pieces of jewelry and regalia. The symbols spell "Tutankhamun, Ruler of Southern Iunu."
Wooden Traveling Chest with Ebony and Ivory Inlay. The box shows Tut making an offering to Osiris, the Egyptian Lord of the Underworld.
Gilded Wooden Statuette of Tutankhamum Riding a Black Panther--the panther carries Tut to safety in the underworld.
Gilded Wooden Jackal-Headed Figure of Duamutef. Duamutef was of the four sons of Horas and the protector of mummified internal organs.
Gilded Wooden Statue of Herwer--one of the gods Tutankhamun restored.
Gilded Wooden Status of Ptah--the God of Creator.
Gold Squatting Figure and Chain of King Amenhotep III. This belonged to Tutankhamun's grandmother.
Wooden Guardian Statue of the Ka of the King Wearing the Nemes Headcloth.
The funerary mask did not tour so this tiny version had to do.
I was disappointed by this exhibit. It was so crowded that it was difficult to see all the pieces. They should have limited the number of people admitted at each time. Next time, I'll choose the last admission time.
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