King Tutankhamun’s gold mask to get a facelift

The golden mask of King Tutankhamun will undergo restoration work with German help, reports Cairo Post. Seen here, the mask displayed at Egyptian Museum in Cairo, October 20, 2015. (Reuters)

Updated on: Oct 21, 2015 5:56 PM IST

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The golden mask of King Tutankhamun will undergo restoration work with German help, reports Cairo Post. Seen here, the mask displayed at Egyptian Museum in Cairo, October 20, 2015. (Reuters)

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German conservator Christian Eckmann works on the restoration of King Tutankhamun’s golden mask in Cairo, Egypt, October 20, 2015. (Reuters)

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King Tut’s golden mask was accidentally damaged when some museum workers brushed against it, causing the beard to fall off. (Reuters)

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The workers then tried to fix the beard using locally available glue, leaving visible marks on the famous mask. (Reuters)

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To make matters worse, the workers tried to remove the marks using an instrument, leaving scratches on it. (Reuters)

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Germany, as part of its Cultural Preservation Program, will provide 50,000 euros ($57,000) for the restoration work. (Reuters)