Colossal Quartzite Statue of Tutankhamun, Usurped by Ay and Horemheb Height 300 cm (118.11 inches), Width 73cm (28.7 inches) Grand Egyptian Museum #2223 (Formerly JE 59869)
"He wears the Nemes headdress, which was once topped by the double crown and adorned with the frontal cobra. The rest of his clothing includes a ceremonial beard, broad collar and the traditional pleated kilt. "A dagger with a falcon-headed handle is slipped under his belt, which is decorated with a pattern of broken lines. On the belt buckle, the name of the young king was replaced by that of King Horemheb." (Info from Global Egyptian Museum.) |