Egyptian Cedar chest on stand

A Unique and unusual chest on stand, made of Australian red cedar and ebonised and parcel gilding. The ebonised cedar frame hand painted with exact hierogliphics as found during the excavations of the Tutankahmun's tomb. A unique piece of history made by a master craftsman using exact dimensions of the original. The top lift lid with gilded handle which held the royal clay seal. These were originally intended to be tied and sealed with the Pharaohs seal for closure. Note the fine cast ankh fretwork below the case.