The National Museum of Mexican Art is working in collaboration with the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History. The limestone frieze is estimated to be from between 500 to 900 C.E., overlapping with the Classic Period of the Mayan civilization in Mexico, according to the museum.
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Ancient Art Galleries at the Art Institute

A brand new look for some of the oldest artwork at The Art Institute. We preview newly restored classical works from ancient Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire.

Ancient Art Galleries at the Art Institute

A brand new look for some of the oldest artwork at The Art Institute. We preview newly restored classical works from ancient Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire.
 

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