The Treasure of Tutankhamun.
Citadels and Mazenod| N° d'inventaire | 22192 |
| Format | 21.5 x 29.5 |
| Détails | 296 p., numerous illustrations, hardcover. |
| Publication | Paris, 2019 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782850887925 |
Enter the tomb of Tutankhamun and admire one of the richest collections of ancient Egypt. Delving into the heart of the pyramid, from the antechamber to the burial chamber, this book invites you to explore the wonders of the great pharaoh's tomb. A true journey through time, this work revisits the famous excavations and restoration work carried out by Howard Carter between 1922 and 1932. Among the 5,400 pieces discovered in the tomb, 200 of the most sumptuous and emblematic are the subject of an in-depth commentary by Zahi Hawass. Gold, silver, ivory, precious and semi-precious stones magnify the remains of the sovereign and accompany him to his final resting place. The sarcophagi, finery, and royal insignia are carefully studied, alongside numerous other ritual and funerary objects (statuettes of divinities, canopic jars, shawabtis, etc.). Thanks to Sandro Vannini's remarkable photographic campaign, combining panoramic shots and detailed views, the sumptuousness of the objects and materials is thus highlighted. 324 illustrations, including 26 fold-out pages.
Enter the tomb of Tutankhamun and admire one of the richest collections of ancient Egypt. Delving into the heart of the pyramid, from the antechamber to the burial chamber, this book invites you to explore the wonders of the great pharaoh's tomb. A true journey through time, this work revisits the famous excavations and restoration work carried out by Howard Carter between 1922 and 1932. Among the 5,400 pieces discovered in the tomb, 200 of the most sumptuous and emblematic are the subject of an in-depth commentary by Zahi Hawass. Gold, silver, ivory, precious and semi-precious stones magnify the remains of the sovereign and accompany him to his final resting place. The sarcophagi, finery, and royal insignia are carefully studied, alongside numerous other ritual and funerary objects (statuettes of divinities, canopic jars, shawabtis, etc.). Thanks to Sandro Vannini's remarkable photographic campaign, combining panoramic shots and detailed views, the sumptuousness of the objects and materials is thus highlighted. 324 illustrations, including 26 fold-out pages.