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The horse-drawn chariot was one of the most technically sophisticated technologies in existence in the Bronze Age. Egyptian chariot makers were among the most accomplished of their time, and the chariots discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun amply testify to this. Six were found, no two truly alike. Two of them, including the one wonderfully replicated here in this fabulous Konouz product, were highly decorated and not designed for rugged terrain: They were for grand royal processions intended to impress and project royal power.

This ornate chest, with its vaulted lid and vividly colored, animated painted scenes, is renowned for its exceptional artistic quality and meticulous attention to detail. Its decoration portrays Tutankhamun triumphing over foreign armies and wild animals, symbols of chaos. Thus embodying Maat, the ancient Egyptian concept of cosmic order and justice, the king is shown fulfilling his essential role as protector of Egypt against all threats.

Several game boards were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. In a design choice that seems practically modern, two of these, including this one masterfully replicated by Konouz, feature a different game on each side: By just flipping the board over, you could play another game. Also very clever was how ancient Egyptian craftsmen often equipped game boards with one or more drawers for the game pieces.