King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh - Video from California Science Center
Mysteries of Egypt - Video from California Science Center
Reign of Tutankhamun 1336-1326 B.C.
Red Wooden Semicircular Box and Lid Inlaid with Ebony and Ivory with Cartouches of Tutankhamun
Painted Calcite Box with Floral Decoration on Vaulted Lid
“Two bundles of human hair found here possibly belonged to Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun. Along with a small ivory pomegranate found with them, these may represent the couple’s marriage contract.” Grand Egyptian Museum
Miniature Game Board in Ivory
Wooden Traveling Chest of Tutankhamun with Gilded Knobs, Ebony and Ivory Inlay: Box and Lid
Inlaid Wooden Carouche Box in Red Wood, Ebony, Ivory, Gold Leaf
Ebony and Cedar Chest on Tall Legs in Red-Brown Wood, Ebony, Gold Leaf, Bronze
Wooden Footrest Inlaid with Ebony and Ivory and Wooden Armchair of Tutankhamun with Ebony and Ivory Inlays
Painted Wooden Container for Food Offering *First time out of Egypt
Gilded Wooden Bed *First time out of Egypt
Inscribed Dark Blue Faience Headrest in Faience and Gold Leaf
Inscribed Turquoise Blue Glass Headrest with Gold Band in Glass and Gold Leaf
Wooden Statue of the King in White Crown in Wood, Gold Leaf, Gesso, Black Resin, Bronze
Wooden Ceremonial Shield with King as Sphinx Trampling on Nubian Enemies in Wood, Stucco, Gold Leaf, Ebony Inlaid
Gilded Wooden Statuette of Tutankhamun Riding a Black Varnished Panther in Wood, Gold Leaf, Gesso, Black Resin, Bronze, Limestone (eyes), Obsidian (pupils), Glass (eyebrows)
Gilded Wooden Shield with Tutankhamun Wearing an Atef Crown and Slaying Lions in Wood, Stucco , Gold Leaf *First time out of Egypt
Gilded Wooden Figure of Tutankhamun on a Skiff, Throwing Harpoon in Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Bronze
Gilded Wooden Compound Bow with Glass and Calcite Inlay in Wood, Gold Leaf, Glass, Calcite *First time out of Egypt
Gilded Wooden Bow Case with Scenes of Tutankhamun Hunting from Chariot in Wood, Gold Leaf, Violet Faience, Copper
Gilded Wooden Statue of Herwer (Horus the Elder) in Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Black Resin, Bronze, Obsidian (eyes), Colored Glass (eyes)
Gilded Wooden Jackal-Headed Figure of Duamutef on Base in Wood
Gilded Wooden “Ostrich Hunt” Fan in Wood, Gold Leaf “The inscription on the stick says that Tutankhamun hunted ostriches in the desert near Heliopolis and provided the feathers for this fan.” Grand Egyptian Museum
Gilded Wooden Statue of Ptah in Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Black Resin, Blue Faience, Glass (eyes)
Gilded Wooden Figure of Tata on Inscribed Pedestal in Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Black Resin, Bronze, Obsidian (eyes) *First time out of Egypt
Gilded Wooden Figure of Sened on Inscribed Pedestal in Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Black Resin, Bronze, Obsidian (eyes)
Gold Squatting Figure and Chain of King Amenhotep III in Gold
Wooden Guardian Statue of the Ka of the King Wearing the Nemes Headcloth in Wood, Gesso, Black Resin, Gold Leaf, Bronze, White Calcite and Obsidian (eyes) *First time out of Egypt
Large Flail of Tutankhamun: Bronze Handle Covered with Gold and Glass, Knots of Gilded Wood and Carnelian
Four Horizontal and Two Vertical Gold Mummy Bands of Tutankhamun Inlaid with Carnelian, Lapis, and Glass in Gold, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Faience, Feldspar “The mummy was held together with eight ornate gold bands. Inlaid colored glass formed hieroglyphs of the king’s name and protective magic spells.” Grand Egyptian Museum
Gold Inlaid Vulture Pectoral, Chain, and Counterpoise in Gold, Green Stone, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Feldspar, Glass
Gold Openwork Pectoral, Chain, and Counterpoise with Lapis Scarab Flanked by Thoth in Gold, Silver, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Faience, Calcite
Gold Wesekh Collar and Counterpoise: Vulture with Spread Wings and Uraeus in Gold *First time out of Egypt
Human-Headed Uraeus with Wings in Gold
Finger Ring Uraei Inland with Glass in Gold, Glass
Tutankhamn’s Wishing Cup in the Form of an Open Lotus and Two Buds in Alabaster
Gold Inlaid Pectoral, Chain, and Counterpoise with Lapis Scarab Flanked by Uraei in Gold, Silver, Carnelian, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Green Feldspar, Glass
Hussein Abdel-Rassoul
Howard Carter
Gilded Wooden Statue Shrine with Scenes of Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun in Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
Colossal Quartzite Statue of Tutankhamun, Usurped by Ay and Horemheb in Quartzite
“To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, the California Science Center proudly presents the world premiere of KING TUT: TREASURES OF THE GOLDEN PHARAOH–the largest King Tut exhibition ever toured! Discover over 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut’s celebrated tomb–60 of which have never traveled outside of Egypt, until now.
In a dramatic new presentation, dazzling multimedia complements rare artifacts to take guests on an immersive journey of the pharaoh’s quest for immortality. Examine exquisite rings found on King Tut’s fingers, opulent jewelry that adorned his body, and the gold sandals placed on his feet upon burial. Discover how the scientific analysis of King Tut’s 3,300-year-old mummy has revealed new information about his health and lineage, and how cutting-edge technologies have played a role in discovering new tombs and analyzing existing ones in ways never before imagined. “
This extraordinary exhibit ends January 13 2019
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037