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Originally posted by cntryZTA5
I just went and saw the exhibit yesterday in Los Angeles. I think that they should stop promoting it as a King Tut exhibit and more as a 18th dynasty pharoahs exhibit. My favorite items were from Akhenaten's reign.
Overall it was an amazing exhibit, especially some of the jewelry he wore.
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I saw it on 6/17 - thought it was fantastic. I think they do need to change the billing a little to mention more of the other portions of the exhibit that aren't Tut's items. I would say though that it was about 1/2 Tut and 1/2 earlier pharoahs.
The detail on the pieces is just amazing. There was a wooden chest in the shape of a cartoche that I would love to have a replica of. And the detail on the jewelry, even if it was inlaid on the front the back of the piece was carved in just as a fine a detail as the front.
For those who are anywhere near the cities where the exhibits are going to be I strongly recommended trying to see it. Also, get the audio tour it gave more detail about some of the pieces.
Carolyn
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