Ancient Egypt Museum-Scale Replicas
Tutankhamun’s Cosmetic Jar with Lion Lid
Tutankhamun’s Cosmetic Jar with Lion Lid
Model Size (Scale)
All authenticated replicas are produced at 1:1 scale of the original piece
This cosmetic jar, wonderfully replicated here by Konouz, was used to store perfumes or unguents. The finely sculpted protective recumbent lion on its lid with open mouth and protruding red tongue is acting as a guardian. The delicate scenes of lions and dogs hunting bulls and gazelles, again symbolize protection, as do the heads of Egypt’s traditional enemies at the bottom of the jar, which also convey royal authority and dominion over foreign lands.
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.