Teotihuacan Green Stone Miniature Mask cat speaks to the skill and

speaks to the skill and resourcefulness of these early peoples and makes for a powerful prehistoric display piece with exceptional provenance

and regional identity

Crafted from fine sandy grey clay

is not only an exceptional example of Ming funerary ceramics but also a deeply evocative object

Age-related wear and signs of erosion

Teotihuacan Green Stone Miniature Mask cat speaks to the skill andPre Columbian Era, Teotihuacan, c. 450600 AD, Valley of Mexico An absolutely fascinating small sized male mask, harshly hand carved from a mottled dark green stone with light and dark inclusions, this exquisite piece originates from the Teotihuacan culture in the Valley of Mexico, dating to approximately 400600 AD. The miniature mask features strikingly angular and stylized facial characteristics, including thin almond shaped eyes, which are