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Secrets of the Umbrella, a History in Fashion and Design

Tutankhamun Fan

Item

Title
Tutankhamun Fan
Rights
Egyptian Museum , Cairo. Educational Fair Use.
Date
1323 C.E.
Description
This fan was found in the burial chamber of Tutankhamun. It was located between the two innermost shrines. The fan is wood and is covered with sheet gold. Tutankhamun hunted ostriches which is why his fan was fitted with white and brown ostrich feathers. Stumps of the feathers may still be seen in the holes on the outer edge of the palm.
Format
Gold. Ostrich Feathers. Length; 95cm
Publisher
Egyptian Museum , Cairo.
Contributor
Doreen D.
Identifier
Egyptian Museum. JE62001.
Subject
Tutankhamun; fan; sun shade; umbrella; parasol; ostrich; feathers; tomb of Tutankhamun; Cairo; Egyptian.
Source
Jpg. Unknown Photographer. Egyptian Museum, Cairo. 11/6/2021