Antique Graphite Drawing of Decorative Borders vintage costume mask and the matte turquoise surface

and the matte turquoise surface reminds me of the green patina on an ancient bronze sculpture

I'd display it more or less as I've photographed it (perhaps absent the two short pieces)

This spectacular Japanese hand-painted ceramic hanging planter

there is a little wear to the wood around the hips where he is held

with individualized faces

Antique Graphite Drawing of Decorative Borders vintage costume mask and the matte turquoise surfaceI just thought this was lovely I assume just done as a practice exercise of sorts, though perhaps working out just the right border to draw, or paint or wallpaper or carve? around something special. Whatever the case, quite a lot of work went into this alone! 7 3 4 x 5 3 4. Graphite on paper. Fairly good condition, with general smudging soiling and unevenness to the top edge.