Royal Egyptian Artifact – "توت عنخ آمون" (Tūt ʿAnkh Āmūn) – "King Tut" (Standing Figure)

story :

Tutankhamun, the boy king, ascended to the throne in a time of political upheaval. His reign, though short-lived, was marked by mysterious events that have haunted Egypt ever since. But it was his death and the discovery of his untouched tomb that would ignite a firestorm of intrigue, as the world found not just treasures, but something far more unsettling: a standing figure of King Tut, frozen in time.

Carved with unmatched precision, this statue of Tut stands with a quiet majesty, his eyes seemingly following all who dare to gaze upon him. Though crafted with care and reverence, the statue carries with it an unsettling presence — one that hints at something more than just an effigy of a king. Some believe that Tut’s spirit is bound within this figure, guarding the secrets of his short and mysterious reign.

As the tale goes, the statue was not merely intended to honor the young pharaoh. Instead, it was designed as a keeper of secrets, a sentinel that would watch over Egypt and protect it from invaders, both mortal and supernatural. Whispers among the priests suggest that Tut’s final resting place contained more than just riches — it held the key to immortality, a secret the boy king learned too late, and that he would guard from beyond the grave.

Material:

Pharaonic Basalt:

Pharaonic basalt refers to the igneous volcanic rock used by the ancient Egyptians during the Pharaonic period (c. 3100–30 BC) for various artistic, ritual, and functional purposes. Basalt is a dense, hard, dark stone, usually black or dark gray, formed from cooled lava. Its durability and fine grain make it particularly suitable for fine carving and long-lasting monuments.

DIMENSIONS:

L:  2.8  inches

D: 2.4  inches

H: 10  inches

weight: 0.9  lb