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The throne of Tutankhamun is one of the most exquisite pieces of furniture from ancient Egypt. Contrasting with the dazzling—even imposing—effect of the throne of the Pharaoh of Egypt, its backrest features a tender scene of the young king and his queen, Ankhesenamun, in an intimate domestic moment in which she is rubbing ointment on him.

This ceremonial chair testifies to the heights of skill reached by the ancient Egyptian craftsmen. It is made to look like a folding chair, but it was designed to not be closed. It is the workmanship of artifacts like these that have rightfully transformed Tutankhamun, a king who died at only around 18–20 years of age, into a household name.

This chair is an excellent example of the construction of ordinary chairs in Egypt; the back is curved and slopes slightly backwards; it is supported by three vertical slats; the seat is made of five carved slats fastened to the frame with mortise and tenon joints. It has been suggested that the king used it when he was a child.

The seat has painted and inlaid decoration to imitate a leopard skin with its backbone in the center, the legs end in ducks’ heads. This folding wooden stool of ebony is inlaid with ivory to look as if it is covered with leopard skin. The paws hang from the corners, while the tail is in the middle of the right side.

The seat has painted and inlaid decoration to imitate a leopard skin with its backbone in the center, the legs end in ducks’ heads. This folding wooden stool of ebony is inlaid with ivory to look as if it is covered with leopard skin. The paws hang from the corners, while the tail is in the middle of the right side.

The cartouche-shaped box of Tutankhamun bears the king’s name in elegant hieroglyphs, crafted from ebony and stained ivory. Incised hieroglyphic texts, filled with blue paint on the lid’s rim and three bands on the body, record his extended titulary, emphasizing his authority at home and power abroad. Upon discovery, the box contained items including two crooks and two flails. This finely crafted object is a key archaeological find, offering valuable insights into the art, symbolism, and royal culture of ancient Egypt during Tutankhamun’s reign.

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.

The breathtakingly beautiful casket discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun, wonderfully replicated here by Konouz, is covered with hieroglyphs. The one resembling a cross is the ankh-hieroglyph, symbolizing life, while the other one represents the was-scepter, signifying power or dominion. The two are written above a third hieroglyph, representing a basket, signifying “all.” The whole casket is thus covered with well-wishes for the pharaoh, wishing him “all life and power.”

It was designed as a carrying chest, likely for ritual items used in ceremonies such as the "Opening of the Mouth". The chest is made of wood panels (red wood and ebony) and features ivory inlay decoration. It has four poles that slide through rings at the corners, allowing it to be carried on the shoulders of bearers.

This ornate object is an ancient Egyptian curved wooden chest (or casket) from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. These types of chests were used to store the king's personal belongings, such as jewelry, clothing, or cosmetic items.

This alabaster chest, found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, stands out for the delicacy of its carving and the richness of its symbols. Decorated with the royal cartouches of Tutankhamun, its surfaces display vegetal motifs, protective wings, and geometric patterns that evoke fertility, divine protection, and eternity. This object was not only a practical container but also a work imbued with ritual meaning, destined to accompany the pharaoh on his journey to the Afterlife.

Three splendid ritual couches, or funerary beds, were discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun. The sides of each, beautifully rendered, take the shape of a different animal: a lion, a cow, and a hippopotamus. The hieroglyphic texts inscribed on them suggest that these were not used by Tutankhamun in life, but after his death in funerary rituals that aided the deceased king in his journey from this life to the next.

The bed is designed to represent the concept of resurrection, with legs in the form of lion paws to protect the sovereign. It includes panels depicting Bes, the god who watches over newborns. The hieroglyphic texts inscribed on them suggest that these were not used by Tutankhamun in life, but after his death in funerary rituals that aided the deceased king in his journey from this life to the next.

The gilded bed of Tutankhamun is one of the finest examples of royal furniture from ancient Egypt. Crafted from wood and covered in gold leaf, it features elegant carvings and protective divine figures, reflecting both luxury and religious symbolism. The bed was likely used in the afterlife, emphasizing the king’s comfort and eternal protection, while showcasing the exceptional skill of Egyptian artisans during the New Kingdom.

The original artifact was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922 in the Treasury of the royal tomb (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings.  The lower panels feature openwork decoration with gilded Ankh symbols (representing life) and Was scepters (representing power and dominion).  It is adorned with hand-painted, archaeologically correct Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and features gilded turned cast handles.