Colossal Quartzite Statue of Tutankhamun

Usurped by Ay and Horemheb

Large traces of paint that remain on the statue hint at its original vivid colours

Quartzite

This dramatic statue is one of a pair that probably stood at Tutankhamun's 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 name was replaced by that of his successor Horemheb.

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