Artifact Collection (page 72)

Life size statue of Tutankhamun made from black wood with applied gilded plaster, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pendant in gold cloisonne depicting Nekhabet, vulture-goddess of the South, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ushabti of Tutankhamun, showning king wearing the red crown of the North, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

One of the four small gold mummiform coffins placed in the canopic urns, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Necklace with pendant in the form of a boat showing a scarab, the symbol of the gods resurrection, flanked by two royal serpents, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun

Pendant in the form of a boat showing a scarab, the symbol of the gods resurrection, flanked by two royal serpents, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings

Pectoral decorated with the vulture of Upper Egypt, made of gold cloisonne inlaid with glass paste, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt

Dummy head of the young king, made from stuccoed and painted wood, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Folding headrest in painted ivory decorated with the head of the protective spirit Bes, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa

Opaque blue glass-paste funerary headrest with gold frieze, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Inlaid alabaster unguent jar in the form of an ibex, with one natural horn, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of a painted alabaster unguent jar, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Painted alabaster unguent jar showing hunting scene, with the king as a lion, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of the second mummiform coffin made from gold-plated wood inlaid with glass-paste, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa

Lid of an alabaster jar decorated with a bird in a nest and eggs in a bowl, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Gilt wood statuette of the king, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of queen Ankhesenamun on the gilded shrine, from the tomb of the pharoah Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Cedarwood and gilded ebony cabinet decorated with hieroglyphic symbols ensuring divine life, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt

A board game of senet, in ebony and ivory, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sun Boat excavated at site of Cheops Pyramid, Giza, now in Giza Museum, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Rock with holes of uncertain use at the most important Inca site in Ecuador, elevation 3230m, Ingapirca, Canar Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Drinking pool and decorated grinding stone at excavated site of pre-Columbian city, Guayabo National Monument, Turrialba, Costa Rica, Central America

Terracotta figure from Xian in China on display at the Auckland museum in New Zealand, Pacific

Pagoda guardian, Bupaya Pagoda, Bagan, Myanmar, Asia

Steatite Dilmun seals from around 2350 BC, New National Museum, Manama, Bahrain, Middle East

Dilmun drinking cup dating from between 1000 and 330 BC, New National Museum, Manama, Bahrain, Middle East

Early Indian King
In the early years of the Common Era, Brahma is the prevailing focus of worship. This artifact depicts a king of the period, riding an elephant with his retinue

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"The Artifacts that Unveil History's Secrets: From the Rosetta Stone to Beethoven's Manuscript" Step into the British Museum in London, England, and embark on a captivating journey through time as you encounter remarkable artifacts from across Europe. Marvel at the iconic Rosetta Stone, an ancient Egyptian artifact that unlocked the mysteries of hieroglyphics. Its discovery forever changed our understanding of ancient civilizations. Delve deeper into European history with a cross-section of Filippo Brunelleschi's ingenious design for the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy. This contemporary drawing by Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli reveals the architectural brilliance behind one of Italy's most renowned landmarks. Traveling back to the 1890s, witness how innovation shaped everyday life with a Singer sewing machine ad. This advertisement captures a pivotal moment when technology revolutionized textile production and empowered individuals. Venture even further into history with a court record documenting testimony from the infamous Salem witch trials in 1692. Explore this chilling artifact that serves as a reminder of humanity's darkest moments and its enduring quest for justice. Turn your attention to literature as you examine an original page from the Beowulf manuscript—a treasure hailing from ancient Greece. Feel connected to centuries past as you trace each carefully preserved word penned by unknown hands. Discover religious devotion frozen in time through Reverend Stuart Holden's first-class ticket for Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912—an artifact never used due to his wife falling ill unexpectedly. This poignant relic reminds us of both human tragedy and resilience amidst unforeseen circumstances. Immerse yourself in musical genius with sketches by Ludwig van Beethoven himself for his Ninth Symphony—his magnum opus—in D Minor, opus 125. These precious fragments adorned with quotes from Schiller’s Ode to Joy offer insight into Beethoven’s creative process and eternal message of unity through music.