Say his name and he live forever
A colossal quartzite statue of Tutankhamun. Usurped by Ay and Horemheb.
Large traces of paint that remain on the statue hint at its original vivid colors.
This statue probably had a pair and stood with it at his mortuary temple. Originally, Tutankhamun´s name was carved on the belt but his successor, Ay, inscribed his name over Tutankhamun´s. Soon after, Ay´s own name was replaced by that of his successor, Horemheb.
Today, over 3,3000 years after his death, King Tutankhamun is the most famous of all the pharaohs. His name is spoken around the world, assuring the once-forgotten boy king of his immortality.
Tutankhamun treasures of the golden pharaoh. Saatchi Gallery, London.
GEM2223
Say his name and he live forever
A colossal quartzite statue of Tutankhamun. Usurped by Ay and Horemheb.
Large traces of paint that remain on the statue hint at its original vivid colors.
This statue probably had a pair and stood with it at his mortuary temple. Originally, Tutankhamun´s name was carved on the belt but his successor, Ay, inscribed his name over Tutankhamun´s. Soon after, Ay´s own name was replaced by that of his successor, Horemheb.
Today, over 3,3000 years after his death, King Tutankhamun is the most famous of all the pharaohs. His name is spoken around the world, assuring the once-forgotten boy king of his immortality.
Tutankhamun treasures of the golden pharaoh. Saatchi Gallery, London.
GEM2223