Treasure of Tutankhamun. Chest with Tutankhamun between Ptah and Sekhmet
Pectoral with Tutankhamun between Ptah and Sekhmet, found inside a box with ebony and ivory inlays. The scene inside the pectoral depicts the moment of the coronation of the pharaoh receiving power from the gods. The pectoral is in the shape of the pylon of a temple placed on a base decorated with eight solar disks flanked by the symbols of eternity. At the top is a starry sky with an architrave above it. Pharaoh is standing in the centre, wearing a robe made of feathers, the blue crown khepresh, and holding the sceptre and scourge. In front of him Ptah sits enthroned, as does Sekhmet, behind the ruler. The goddess raises her right hand towards the pharaoh as a sign of protection. In front of both deities are two isciriptions in which Ptah grants life, power and health, while Sekhmet eternity. On the right, behind Ptah, is the god Heh and above him a crowned cobra; on the left, behind Sekhmet, is the ka of the pharaoh and above him a crowned hawk. The rest of the necklace consists of fifteen panels surrounded by a double row of polychrome beads. The decoration of the panels contains both apotropaic symbols and cartouches of Tutankhamun. At the other end of the necklace is another element in the form of a temple pillar, with the enthroned pharaoh before a winged goddess. Fourteen rows of beads terminating in gold fish and flowers branch off from the gilded base.
