1-155-372 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Gold and lapis lazuli funerary mask of Tutankhamun, King of Egypt, c1323 BC. Tutankhamun came to the throne as a young boy in 1333 BC. Although he only ruled for 10 years Tutankhamun is one of the best known Ancient Egyptian pharaohs due to the fabulous treasures discovered when British archaeologist Howard Carter opened his tomb in 1922.