2022 100th Anniversary Tutankhamun 30g Gold-Plated Copper Mask (light wear)

2022 100th Anniversary Tutankhamun 30g Gold-Plated Copper Mask (light wear)

In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his team uncovered the mostly intact tomb of King Tutankhamun, a minor pharaoh of the 18th dynasty who had died very young and been buried in a rush. In spite of the pharaoh's relative anonymity, the magnitude of the discovery was unprecedented. Most royal tombs had been plundered in antiquity, but Tut's (as the occupant became known) had been hidden and, therefore, mostly untouched. Tut's tomb was a treasure trove in more ways than one -- there was gold, yes; but there was also a veritable wealth of knowledge to be had about Ancient Egypt, the pharaohs, their lives, their beliefs, their values, and their deaths. It remains the most complete royal tomb ever found, and continues to inform the field of Egyptology to this day.

In 2022, the discovery of Tut's tomb celebrated its 100th anniversary. This gold-plated copper token celebrates this landmark by recreating Tut's famous mask in detailed miniature. Item comes in its original packaging with COA.

Please note, this item exhibits some light signs of wear and handling.