Busts & Masks Faithful Replicas

The funerary mask of Tutankhamun, one of the most iconic artifacts of ancient Egypt, is of truly exceptional craftsmanship. The original to this faithful model is made of solid gold and inlaid with semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, quartz, green felspar, and obsidian, it also bears a protective spell from the Book of the Dead on its back. The vulture and cobra on the king’s brow symbolize Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing a unified Egypt under the young pharaoh’s rule.

Thuya and her husband Yuya were the parents of Tiye, the great queen of the 18th Dynasty king Amenhotep III, one of ancient Egypt’s most successful rulers. Their tomb, discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1905, was a phenomenal find, and included many of its original luxurious contents. The mummies of Yuya and Thuya themselves were found too, both wearing beautiful gilded masks made of cartonnage (layers of linen stiffened with gypsum or plaster).

Yuya and his wife Thuya were the parents of Tiye, the great queen of the 18th Dynasty king Amenhotep III, one of ancient Egypt’s most successful rulers. Their tomb, discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1905, was a phenomenal find, and included many of its original luxurious contents. The mummies of Yuya and Thuya themselves were found too, both wearing beautiful gilded masks made of cartonnage.

The bust of Nefertiti is one of the most celebrated masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art. It portrays Queen Nefertiti, wife of King Akhenaten (c. 1352–1336 BC), with exquisite grace and symmetry. The original to this faithful model, crafted in painted limestone, it is a testament to the superlative talent of ancient Egyptian artists.

The funerary mask of Tutankhamun, one of the most iconic artifacts of ancient Egypt, is of truly exceptional craftsmanship. The original to this faithful model is made of solid gold and inlaid with semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, quartz, green felspar, and obsidian, it also bears a protective spell from the Book of the Dead on its back. The vulture and cobra on the king’s brow symbolize Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing a unified Egypt under the young pharaoh’s rule.

The funerary mask of Tutankhamun, one of the most iconic artifacts of ancient Egypt, is of truly exceptional craftsmanship. The original to this faithful model is made of solid gold and inlaid with semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, quartz, green felspar, and obsidian, it also bears a protective spell from the Book of the Dead on its back. The vulture and cobra on the king’s brow symbolize Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing a unified Egypt under the young pharaoh’s rule.

The mannequin is a torso-only figure, with arms and legs intentionally absent, reflecting its practical use by attendants and tailors to fit and display his clothing and ceremonial attire. This fascinating artifact provides a rare glimpse into the preparation and care of the pharaoh’s wardrobe, revealing the sophistication of royal attire and shedding light on the daily practices behind Egypt’s ceremonial and courtly life.

The sculpture depicts the head of Tutankhamun rising from an open lotus flower. Here, the king appears in the guise of the god Nefertem, the deity associated with creation and rebirth, emerging from the lotus flower. The image is a powerful symbol of the pharaoh’s eternal renewal and perpetual rebirth in the afterlife.

King Akhenaten instituted many changes during his reign, most prominently in religion. These proved unpopular, and there was a return to normalcy soon after his death. Akhenaten’s reign and the period right after it are known as the Amarna Period. Akhenaten may have been Tutankhamun’s father, and he had at least six daughters. This probably depicts one of the youngest of these daughters, dated based on style to soon after Akhenaten’s death. Made during a time of political turmoil, it embodies a sense of calm and family, perhaps betraying nostalgia for more peaceful days.

This bust depicts Serapis, a Graeco-Egyptian god uniting Greek and Egyptian religious traditions. He has a serene, idealized face, with a modius on his head symbolizing abundance and the underworld. His carefully modeled hair and beard reflect Greek sculptural style, while his calm expression conveys wisdom and authority. Worshiped as a god of resurrection and protection, Serapis embodies the fusion of Egyptian and Hellenistic religious ideas and was widely venerated across Egypt and the Mediterranean.

The image showcases a decorative bust of Aphrodite (also known by her Roman name, Venus), the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty. These busts are frequently inspired by classical or neoclassical works.