A king is seen wearing the 'Nemes' headcloth, which is decorated with a protective uraeus serpent. This is the headdress represented in the famous gold death mask of Tutankhamun.

Granite head with Nemes headcloth and uraeus. This could either be Amenhotep II or Thutmose III. Thutmose usually appears either wearing the nemes headcloth or the white crown. The nemes head cloth was a piece of striped cloth pulled tight across the forehead and tied at the back, while two strands of cloth hung down each side of the face. The brow was decorated with a uraeus. On stylistic grounds this could be either Thutmose III or Amenhotep II. Purchased by Wellcome in 1931.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543526

Title

A king is seen wearing the 'Nemes' headcloth, which is decorated with a protective uraeus serpent. This is the headdress represented in the famous gold death mask of Tutankhamun.

Object Type

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