Mounted Mask most likely from Roman times

most likely from Roman times (1st century AD)

minted in Yamamah during the reign of Muhammed Al-Mahdi in the 8th Century AD

Western Saudi Arabia

plated with 18 carat gold

Mounted Mask most likely from Roman timesReplica of a gold funerary mask, from the town of Thaj, Eastern Province (1st Century AD) now exhibited at the National Museum of Riyadh. The original statue is part of the "Roads of Arabia" exhibition which highlights recently discovered artifacts from Saudis ancient past. This exhibition was first displayed in Le Louvres, then toured Barcelona, St. Petersburg, Berlin and recently the Smithsonian's Sackler Gallery in Washington DC. Saudi Arts &