How the excavation of Tutankhamen was reported by

The Illustrated London News 1928 - July 7th

 

 

Fine art

162a. Probably the finest work of art found in Tutankhamen's tomb: An ivory relief

 

A wooden chest

 

163a.The annexe of Tutankhamen's tomb: Art treasures discarded by dynastic thieves
seeking gold and silver

 

Model tools in the wooden chest

164a. Proof of the first Egyptian use of iron- from Tutankhamen's tomb

 

Hair and models

165a. A lock of hair buried with royal honours: A Tyi relic

 

 

Looted annexe of the tomb

166a. The looted annexe of Tutankhamen's

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