How the excavation of Tutankhamen was reported by

The Illustrated London News 1929 - June 22nd

 

tut canopic chest in colour

175. Tutankhamen's Canopic chest: A gem of Egyptian sculpture

Unlidded, and disclosing four alabaster busts of the young
King -"Stoppers" to the receptacles of miniature coffins ;
The exquiste canopic chest, with gold dado and guardian goddesses

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