Ancient Pre-Columbian Olmec Hand-Carved Jade Face Mask Pendant 900-600 BC Mexico Drawings & Prints from the arts of ancient

from the arts of ancient Egypt and from French design of the mid-18th century – a revival of this Rococo style is seen in the use of curved forms and decoration in the shape of rocks and shells

The cabinet having the manufacturer's celluloid tag to the inside of the left door " Waring & Gillow Ltd

from the reign of King Charles II

The work is executed on vellum with egg tempera

Another known sculpture is called "The Intoxication of Wine"

Ancient Pre-Columbian Olmec Hand-Carved Jade Face Mask Pendant 900-600 BC Mexico Drawings & Prints from the arts of ancientAn important ancient Pre Columbian Olmec civilization Hand Carved Jade face Mask Pendant, 900 600 BC, ex museum collection. This exceptional Pre Columbian Mesoamerican carved jade mask pendant, originates from the Olmec Civilization. It is masterfully hand carved from a single piece of mottled green Jadeite, sourced by these ancient peoples from the Motagua River Valley, located in present day Guatemala. This jade was so highly prized that is was