The Golden Throne was discovered in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter during excavations of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The ancient Egyptian king reigned from 1330 to 1323 BC. His tomb was the only one in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings to be robbed.
The royal throne of Tutankhamun is a unique work of art. It resembles a luxurious armchair because of the complexity of its craftsmanship and the richness of its details. Its colors have not faded in three thousand years, a testament to the skill of ancient Egyptian artisans.
A multi-colored glᴀss and precious stones have been used to decorate the details on the throne. The seat is lined with colorful quartz panels, reminiscent of Byzantine mosaics. Against the backdrop of the bright gold with which the throne is lined, the color of the finish looks especially luxurious.
A scene from the pharaoh’s daily life is depicted in front of the throne: Tutankhamun sits in a relaxed position, while his wife Ankhesenamun rubs her husband’s shoulders with scented oil. If you look closely, you can see a gold bracelet on Tutankhamun’s left foot. His wife has the same type of jewelry on her right foot. In ancient Egypt, these bracelets were considered a symbol of betrothal.
