These Chairs are apart of Egyptian history. The first 4 chairs were found in King
Tutankhamun's tomb, circa 1922.
This is the beginning.....His mask.
*NOTE: Egyptian History Time Line- 4500 B.C.-A.D. 30. Very consistant with their work, culture and art had an unchaging identity, fueled by their religious beliefs.
The Throne
The chair is true to Egyptian style with the claw foot of an animal and feline-form legs. It has inlays of gold and silver with semi-precious stones. Other stones include: Colored glass, faience, and calcite.
Child's Chair
because of its small scale; less than 30" high. Made out of wood its design is rather contemporary and has a great choice of contrasting colours, especially with the side panels; that are made of gold. The design on the back reminds me of Africa!
This Chair is called the "Inlaid" also referred to as the"Ceremonial chair" it has the legs of a folding stool, and an intricately patterned back. It is made of ebony that is gold-leafed and inlayed with ivory, coloured glass, Egyptian faience, and precious stones. 44" high.
This is a stool imitating leopard skin, but not made to fold. A women might sit on this. Very rigid and has inflexiable seat that is firmly joined to the legs.
This is Queen Hetepheres chair; built of wood and encased in gold. Was discovered in 1925 by a photographer. Queen Hetepheres title was "Mother of the King of Upper and Lower Egypt", her son was Pharaoh Khufu.
