EGYPTIAN TREASURES.
CHARIOT AND CUIRASS. United. Service. LONDON. Feb. 12. A Luxor message states that the latest removals from Tutenkhamun's tomb include a large corselet with gold clasps inlaid with glass in imitation of precious stones. The workmanship is superb. This is the first corselet ever found. The most valuable parts have been torn off by robbers, but it is hoped that it will be possible to reconstruct this ancient cuirass. The magnificent chariot taken out is considered the best of all the treasures of the tomb. It is decorated with sheet gold, inlaid with stones and coloured glass. It was evidently a king's triumphal chariot. Part of the harness, also the ceremonial couch and two statues of the king have been found.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18324, 14 February 1923, Page 9
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