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A famous mask in history?
The golden mask of Egyptian Pharaoh

The gold mask was worn by the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun after his death in14th century BC and was found in his mausoleum. When his mummy was excavated, he wore a golden mask on his head, which made him the most famous Egyptian Pharaoh known today. This mask is the size of a real person's face and just covers his face. The mask is made of gold foil, inlaid with precious stones and colored glass. The forehead is decorated with the eagle god and cobra god, symbolizing upper and lower Egypt (the eagle is the protector in upper Egypt and the snake god in lower Egypt); The beard hangs down below, symbolizing the ghost Osiris. Masks are one of the most exquisite art treasures in the world. Tutankhamun Mausoleum was discovered in 1922. It is well preserved and contains thousands of handicrafts and handicrafts, including gold, jewelry and statues. The mask is about 50 cm high and is now in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.