1922–1925 CE
A tomb gives up the most famous mask in the world.
Read the full sourced page: Tutankhamun's Gold and Lapis
Myth: undefined
Reality: It is gold inlaid with coloured glass and gemstones: lapis lazuli around the eyes and brows, quartz eyes, obsidian pupils, plus carnelian, amazonite, turquoise and faience.
The Gem Tray is another reference site by the same author.