Box with Very Fine Inlay of Ebony and Ivory

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This red wooden box is inlaid with ivory and ebony. It was found in the treasury room of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Its vaulted lid is decorated with vertical hieroglyphic lines written in ink indicating that it once contained 15 pieces of jewelry. It is also decorated with some geometric squares. The major feature of this box is the marquetry work, or inlay of wood that forms a pictorial image. It was applied to the sides and lid to form imitation panels.

Dimensions: Height 28.7 cm Length 45.2 cm Width 30 cm