One of the most impressive pieces is the life-size standing figure of King Tutankhamen holding an altar. It normally stands at the entrance of the British Museum's Egyptian sculpture gallery. The sheer size of the exhibit, which includes about 40 tons of stone, was a concern for many of the museums. Stress tests were conducted on the Toledo museum's floor to ensure that the galleries could support the weight. Another concern is the stress of travel on the objects that are up to 5,000 years old.
Works made of wood and ivory are especially susceptible to damage.
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