King Tutankhamun's Painted Chest (ruled 1332–1323 BC). Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
One of the most intricately decorated objects in the tomb, this wooden chest, which was found in the antechamber, illustrates the innovation of the frenzied battle. A fierce confrontation takes place on both sides of the box; pictured here is the king in his chariot fighting against the Asiatics. On the other side the king battles against the Nubians. The curved lid is divided into two sections, each of which has a horizontal panel portraying the king pursuing wild animals. The smaller sides each have two representations of Tutankhamun as a sphinx treading upon his enemies. There are no hinges, the lid lifts off, although there are examples