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Material : Gold Leaf , Bronze and Semi-precious Stones
Height : 30
Found in : Tanis , Tomb of Psusennes I , Grave of Amenemope (1940)
Period : Third Intermediate Period
Reign of : Amenemope
Dynasty: XXI
Belonged_to: Amenemope
Archeologist : Pierre Montet
This funerary mask belonging to King Amenemope was found in his grave in the intact tomb of his father and predecessor , King Psusennes I . In the tomb were found significant treasures including gold funerary masks , coffins , gold masks , and numerous other items of precious jewelry belonging to Psusennes I , Sheshonq III , and general Undjebauendjed . This mask , once part of the King's wooden sarcophagus , pictures him with the most impressive facial expressions . With his ears sticking out , he wears over the head a smooth gold 'nemes' (the Pharaonic headdress) with a uraeus serpent with a long coil in the center , over the forehead . A symbol of protection against evil influences , this serpent is realistically-portrayed with its body decorated with gold and blue , red , and light blue semi-precious stones . Fine kohl (eye black) is masterly applied to the eyes and eyebrows to highlight their beauty . This is made more intense with the white pupils made of bronze .
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