Vintage Postcard King Tut Egypt Golden Mask Pharaoh Cairo Museum Lapis Carnelian

Social History: Crafted from solid gold inlaid with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and colored glass, King Tut's mask represents the absolute pinnacle of ancient Egyptian 18th Dynasty craftsmanship. Official state postcards like this were distributed to accommodate the massive wave of international tourism during the late 20th-century global museum tours.

Scene:  The iconic solid gold funeral mask of King Tutankhamun (The Golden Mask of Tut Ankh Amoun) in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt.

Size: Continental 6 x 4"

Era: late 20th century 

Type: lithograph 

Publisher: State Tourism Printing Administration / National House for Printing, Cairo

Condition: Light edge wear and paper toning.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.