Ancient Egyptian chariot trappings rediscovered Part.2

PART. 2

Bottom of the quiver. Quivers were attached to the chariot at either side. André J. Veldmeijer/SCA/Egyptian Museum Authorities

Part of the leather casing that would have covered the wooden box of the chariot, secured by nails. This piece measures around 1 metre by 1.5 metres. André J. Veldmeijer/SCA/Egyptian Museum Authorities

Detail of the decorative finishing touch of the drawstrings, which helped to secure the leather casing to the wooden frame of the chariot. André J. Veldmeijer/SCA/Egyptian Museum Authorities

Part of the horses’ harness, decorated green and white. André J. Veldmeijer/SCA/Egyptian Museum Authorities

Reconstruction of a chariot found in the tomb of Yuya and Thuya, Tutankhamun’s great grandparents. It is slightly older than the rediscovered chariot, and more ornate – decorated with gold leaf as well as coloured leather and paint. Mikko H. Kriek