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Tony Curtis and Tutankhamun: coffin hoarders

The film star was buried with a lot of stuff. But does it compare with the Egyptian pharaoh's hoard?
  
  

Hoarders: Tony Curtis and Tutankhamun.
Hoarders: Tony Curtis and Tutankhamun. Photograph: Composite Photograph: Composite

Tony Curtis was buried on Monday with many of his earthly possessions, according to the Las Vegas Sun. But how does he compare with that other famous tomb hoarder?

Tony Curtis

His Stetson hat.

Seven packets of Splenda.

An iPhone.

A travelling bag packed full of favourite photos and letters.

A model of his 25th-anniversary Trans Am.

Driving gloves.

Cash.

A pair of his grandson Nicholas's baby shoes.

Two watches.

Stones he had collected.

Tutankhamun

139 ebony, ivory, silver and gold walking sticks.

Musical instruments.

Lamps.

Six chariots.

Two thrones.

Ritual beds and headrests.

Gilded statues. Chests.

Clothing, including tunics, kilts, gloves, scarves and headdresses.

Ebony gaming board.

30 jars of wine.

 

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