Gold Sandals and Finger Stalls of the Three Wives of Thutmose III

The image features two gold sandals shaped with an elongated, rounded sole and a central toe post, reflecting the style of ancient Egyptian footwear. Beside them are two cylindrical gold finger stalls; the upper one is inlaid with vertical bands of colored glass or semi-precious stone, while the lower one shows detailed engravings on the metal surface. These items are crafted from high-purity sheet gold, possessing a polished, reflective finish and delicate, incised detailing along the edges and straps.

These artifacts were discovered in the tomb of the three foreign wives of Thutmose III (Manhata, Manui, and Maruta), representing the extreme wealth and funerary traditions of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt. They illustrate the practice of burying the deceased with protective golden regalia to ensure their divine status and physical integrity in the afterlife.