Crafted from solid gold, the inner sarcophagus of Pharaoh Tutankhamun is an extraordinary masterpiece of ancient Egyptian funerary art.

Both its interior and exterior are richly engraved with hieroglyphic inscriptions, including the king’s names and protective spells intended to safeguard him in the afterlife.

Adorned with inlays of semi-precious stones and colored glass, the sarcophagus embodies divine royalty and eternal protection.

Date: New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty (circa 1332–1323 BC)
Location: Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), Valley of the Kings, Egypt
Current Location: Egyptian Museum, Cairo