Detail of the Golden Throne of Tutankhamun
Scene of the young king with his queen Ankhesenamun. The throne of Tutankhamun is made of wood, covered with gold and silver, and ornamented with semi-precious stones and colored glass.
It was discovered in the Antechamber of the tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62) beneath the Hippopotamus funerary bed. The throne is called (“Ist”) in ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs after the name of the mother goddess Isis, who was usually depicted bearing a throne on her head as her characteristic emblem. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 62028
