The Egyptian Cabinet
has refuted rumors surrounding the alleged disappearance of a highly valuable
silver bed that belongs to the Mohammad Ali royal family from the Manial Palace
Museum in Cairo.
The bed, which is
the prized possession of Amina Hanem Elhamy, the mother of Khedive Abbas Helmy
II and Prince Mohammed Ali Tewfik, sons of Khedive Tewfik Pasha, is hailed as
one of the most significant and irreplaceable artistic masterpieces.
Crafted from pure
silver, it is renowned for its exquisite decorations and engravings, the
Cabinet said in a statement on Sunday, citing the Ministry of Tourism and
Antiquities.
The ministry
affirmed that the bed is securely housed within the Manial museum and is
currently undergoing necessary restoration work in preparation for its
exhibition in the designated hall that showcases Amina Hanem’s belongings.
Amal Sediq, the
Director General of the Manial Palace Museum, clarified that prior to the
restoration process, the bed, weighing about 850 kilograms, was on display at
the Winter Hall of the Throne Palace.
The Cabinet has
assured the public that the upcoming exhibition, which includes the
distinguished silver bed, will be unveiled in the near future.
The Prince Mohammed
Ali Manial Palace Museum stands as one of Egypt's most magnificent and
historically significant museums.
Source: Egypt Today
