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Cartouche box of Tutankhamun

Inlaid wooden cartouche box of Tutankhamun.

This chest is one of the small chests discovered in the Treasure Room of Tutankhamun´s tomb . These caskets were used for keeping jewelry. This casket is made of wood with ebony edging . It is distinguished by its cartouche form that depicts the name of the pharaoh on its cover while the sides are ornamented with the titles and victories of the pharaoh.

18th dynasty, from the tomb of Tutankhamun KV62

JE 61490 = SR 1/254 = Carter 269

Upper Floor, gallery 30

 

Cairo Museum

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