Painted wood carving of King Tutankhamun

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Painted wood carving of King Tutankhamun

Entry/Object ID

1777

Description

Painted wood carving of King Tutankhamun in intricate detail including blue and gold crown with snake on top and stylized beard. Figure has arms crossed on chest holding what appears to be a staff in one hand and crooked staff in other. Figure is dressed in form fitting robe to ankles and has bare feet. Gold paint over entire figure except crown and head. Base has "JHS" carved into it.

Acquisition

Accession

359

Source or Donor

Segeren, John

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

John Segeren

Date made

circa 1968 - circa 1996

Material

Wood