WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
It was gold and silver in colour with an image in the centre of the throne showing Tutankhamun and his wife connected with the arms of Aten in and Amarna art style. The golden throne displays both the Aten and Amun names of Tutankhamun and his wife. There are also two traditional lions places at the front of the arm rests as well as lion like feet for the legs of the chair. On either side of the chair was a winged cobra who wears a crown. As well as hieroglyphics and cartouches are also places of the pharaoh on the golden throne.
WHAT IS IT MADE OF?
The golden throne of Tutankhamun was predominantly made out of wood and it is entirely covered in a layer of pure gold as well as partical areas of silver included in the throne. Features o the throne included tiles of coloured semi-precious stones, coloured glass in addition faience.
WHAT WAS IT USED FOR?
It is used to highlight Tutankhamun's power and authority as he was the pharaoh during the time and held the most power. It was possibly also used to show Tutankhamun's love and connection for his wife Ankhesnamun as well his strong religious beliefs.
WHAT DOES IT REPRESENT?
The golden throne was a symbol of status and authority as well as power. It enforces the fact that Tutankhamun was high in power , wealthy and also that he was an important part in the ancient Egyptian society. The golden throne shows Tutankhamun and his wife Ankhesnamun pouring perfume , show depicts the relationships and connections he had to his wife and how she was respected to Tutankhamun. Under the rays Aten the sun god showing their religious beliefs. It also shows the gods that they believed in and how they paid respect and worshiped their gods. As well as representing the art forms used during the periods which is Amarna art from his father Akhenaten.