Gold Funerary Mask of Psusennes I
Description
The golden mummy mask of Pharaoh Psusennes I, discovered by Pierre Montet at Tanis in 1939. This exquisite mask rivals the more famous Tutankhamun mask in craftsmanship.
About the Third Intermediate Period / Late Period
A long era of political division, Libyan and Nubian dynasties, Assyrian invasions, and the Saite Renaissance. Despite political turmoil, art maintained traditional forms while absorbing foreign influences.
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Location History
Original Location
Tanis (13th Lower)
The northern capital of the Third Intermediate Period.
Coordinates: 30.98°N, 31.88°E
Current Location
Tanis (13th Lower), Egypt
As recorded in The Eternal Nile archive
Period
1040 BCE
Third Intermediate Period / Late PeriodSource & Attribution
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Gold Funerary Mask of Psusennes I
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Date Range
1040 BCE
Location
Tanis (13th Lower)
The northern capital of the Third Intermediate Period.
Era
Third Intermediate Period / Late Period
Submitted by
Admin Curator
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026