Visconti
pays tribute with a pen that depicts many of the sacred artifacts and
prominent features from Tutankhamun’s burial tomb. Particular attention
has been given to the symbolism and bejeweled magnificence of
Tutankhamen’s iconic burial mask.
The
pen cap and barrel both feature a central band made from ivory colored
resin, engraved with hieroglyphics and ancient images from the walls
inside the burial chamber, using a scrimshaw technique, a complicated
and time consuming process. The engravings are filled with black ink,
polished and then hand painted. Strips of blue, red and green enamel are
present throughout the pen, reminiscent of the pharaoh's necklace. A
series of darker blue enameled stripes adorn the top of the pen cap, as
featured on the Nemes cloth covering Tutankhamun’s crown, a symbol of
the Pharaoh's power. A cobra is intricately carved into the bottom of
the pen cap representing Tutankhamun's rule of Lower Egypt and adorns
the headcloth of his burial mask. The design of the blind cap echoes
Tutankhamun’s beard. All trims are plated in a luxurious brushed satin
yellow gold finish.
The Tutankhamun collection is limited to just 100 pieces to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of his tomb.
