Antique Graphite Drawing of Decorative Borders vintage costume mask I'd display it more or

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

and bear paw prints along the bottom leading the eye along

Framed 11 3/8" x 13 3/4" x 2 1/2" deep

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

Such a charming carving

Antique Graphite Drawing of Decorative Borders vintage costume mask I'd display it more orI 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.