Ancient Egypt Museum-Scale Replicas
Lion-shaped perfume vase of Tutankhamun
Lion-shaped perfume vase of Tutankhamun
Model Size (Scale)
All authenticated replicas are produced at 1:1 scale of the original piece
The perfume vase is the only burden on the head of the lion; it carries the vase in the same way as Egyptians peasants, who carry water jars on their heads. The vase is decorated with floral motifs and small squares decorated in blue and white pigments. At the foreleg of the lion a hieroglyphic sign called “sa”, which means “protection.” For this reason it is called a prophylactic (protector) lion.
This piece is accompanied by Certificate A , issued by Konouz in collaboration with the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. It confirms that the replica faithfully reproduces the original artifact at 1:1 scale , with careful attention to its form, surface treatment, and detail.