Mounted Mask The black onyx centre represents

The black onyx centre represents the Ka’aba

Saudi Arts & Crafts is one of the few authorised reseller of the exhibition's gift range

most likely from Roman times (1st century AD)

Western Saudi Arabia

All items are designed and produced by the National Museum of Riyadh and handmade in the region

Mounted Mask The black onyx centre representsReplica 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 &