Tutankhamun’s throne is a unique masterpiece in art. Through the amalgamation of intricate technicalities and richness in detail, this chair stands out with colors that haven’t faded after 3,000 years, attesting to the ancient Egyptian craftsmen’s skill.

The royal throne is crafted from wood, overlaid with gold and silver, adorned with semi-precious stones, and colored glass. Two lion heads extend, protecting the throne’s seat, while the arms take the form of winged uraei or rearing cobras, bearing the double crown of Egypt and safeguarding the king’s cartouche names.

In Egyptian hieroglyphs, the throne is named after the mother goddess Isis, often depicted carrying a throne on her head as her emblem.

The golden throne was discovered in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter, found beneath a hippopotamus funerary bed in the antechamber of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

The throne symbolized not only the link between the worlds of gods and people but also majesty, stability, safety, and balance. Since kings were considered divine on earth, it’s not hard to imagine Tutankhamun asserting his divine will over mortals while seated on this golden throne.

Queen Ankhesenamun is depicted holding a salve cup and applying perfumed oil to her husband’s collar in a typical Amarna-style scene. The sun disc Aten shines above the royal couple. At the time this was made, their names were Tutankhaten and Ankhespaaten.

The scene portrays one of the most famous and intimate moments in art history: the young king sitting while being anointed by his wife Ankhesenamun. The king wears a composite crown and a broad collar, while the queen wears a diadem. Both their bodies and wigs are inlaid with exquisite colored glass, and their linen robes are silver.

The throne and this imagery serve as a testament to the genius of ancient Egyptian civilization, igniting curiosity and admiration for their historical heritage.