Head of a Leopard with Cartouche atop its Head The tomb of Tutankhamun contained many leopard heads
Head of a Leopard with Cartouche atop its HeadThe tomb of Tutankhamun contained many leopard heads like this gilded one. This head differs from others in having the king’s cartouche incised atop its head. The leopard head adorned a garment that imitated the animal’s skin. This was the distinctive garment of the Sem priest. The Sem priest was charged with revitalizing the mummified body of the pharaoh in the ritual known as the “Opening of the mouth.” If the deceased were his predecessor, the new pharaoh would supervise the ceremony dressed as a Sem priest.From the Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), Valley of the Kings, West Thebes. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 62629 -- source link
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