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King Tut
Recreated from Forensic Studies and Egyptian Portraits
King Tut has been brought back
to life again after 3,000 years.
This detailed representation was derived from studies, photo-diametric
measurements and analysis from the recently exhumed mummy of King Tutankhamun
and the comparative source of sculpted portraits of the young king done during
his lifetime by some of the most talented artists of his era. High-tech 3D
computer modeling techniques were then employed to reproduce this likeness of
the young pharaoh.
The facial features of the mummy of King Tut show a close correlation to the
sculpted pieces of his time. Notable characteristics include wide cheekbones,
and large eye-sockets with high, arching brows. There is a shallow and slender
bridge to the nose widening to a broader, rounded base. The jawline tapers to a
relatively small, recessive chin. (Follow this
link to image )These characteristic are common to Tut, his father, mother
and his sisters. (Image of Tut's father, Akhenaten) (Image
of Tut's mother, Kiya)
The royal line of Egyptians of that era resembled Caucasoid/Asiatic types with
large, dark, almond-shaped eyes, broad facial planes with gracefully curving
contours, and lips of moderate thickness and width. (Brace, et al.1933) The most
realistic example to be seen is the famed bust of Nefertiti, who was
Tutankhamun's step mother. (link
to image). As a historical note, it is fair to point out that during the
extremely long and varied history of Egypt, there were also Black pharaohs,
Multi-racial dynasties and even a dynasty founded by Ptolemy, a Greek general
that served under Alexander the Great.
Although sculpted portraits could have varying degrees of stylization, the best
were most likely modeled from life and convey a fairly accurate likeness that
can be recognized from piece to piece. There are several of Tut that fall into
this category. Some of the best examples of the painted sculptures of
the young pharaoh are this crowned version (link
to image) , or Tut portrayed as the Sun God emerging from a lotus bloom
(Image
link)
Virtually all of Tut's portraits depict him wearing eyeliner,
today often referred to as kohl. The kohl used by the Egyptians was typically
comprised of burnt almonds, powdered antimony, black copper oxide, and brown
ocher, in varying proportions, and was mixed with grease or animal fat. The kohl
aided in protecting the eye from the sun and was a deterrent to biting flies and
lice. The kohl was also applied to the eyebrows as well. A decorative touch was
added by an extended line from the outside corners of the eye and a tapered
extension from the outside points of the eyebrows. Tutankhamen's ears are
pierced, with large holes and and enlarged earlobes from wearing heavy earrings.
(Image
link
to Tut's funerary mask)
This image, modeled by the author, portrays King Tut at the age of fifteen,
shortly before his untimely death. On his head is the nemes, a fabric headdress most likely made of dyed cloth with interwoven gold
brocade. On his forehead is a daidem comprised of a gold band with with the
cobra and vulture icons of gold inlaid with lapis lazuli (blue stone), carnelian
(red) and turquoise (bright blue-green). The same materials were used in the
elaborate beaded yoke which is worn about Tut's shoulders and chest.
The Ancient Egyptians believed that having their likeness recoded in images
helped secure their place in the afterlife. Long live King Tutankhamun!
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