By Jacqueline Engel
Winged cobra wearing a crown.
Detail of Tutankhamen’s golden throne.
The golden throne was a symbol of status and authority as well as power.
It enforces the fact that Tutankhamun was high in power , wealthy and also that he was an important part in ancient Egyptian society.
The golden throne of Tutankhamun was predominantly made out of wood and it is entirely covered in a layer of pure gold as well as partial areas of silver included in the throne.
Features of the throne included tiles of coloured semi-precious stones, coloured glass in addition to faience.
Egyptian Museum Cairo
LA CIVILTA' EGIZIA 