Just wanted to share a close-up of the details on this throne, which Howard Carter found in Tutankhamun's tomb.
The scene on the back shows the queen, Ankhsenamon, putting perfumed ointment on the young king's shoulder.
A few interesting facts about how it was made:
The Clothes: Their white robes are actually inlaid sheets of silver to look like fine linen fabric. It contrasts with the reddish glass used for their skin.
The Sun Rays: If you look closely at the sun disc above them, every single ray ends in a tiny human hand holding out the symbol of life (Ankh).
The Materials: The background and structure are thick gold leaf over wood, while the seat area is a colorful mosaic made of faience and semi-precious stones.
It's currently preserved at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
by MASSIM00