A bronze face from Sanxingdui and a stone royal figure from Egypt offer two distinct visions of the human form. /CGTN

A bronze face from Sanxingdui and a stone royal figure from Egypt offer two distinct visions of the human form. /CGTN

Gold catches the light in a Sanxingdui mask and an ancient Egyptian royal mask. /CGTN

Gold catches the light in a Sanxingdui mask and an ancient Egyptian royal mask. /CGTN

Small bronze figures and monumental Egyptian carvings bring different scales of ancient craftsmanship into view. /CGTN

Small bronze figures and monumental Egyptian carvings bring different scales of ancient craftsmanship into view. /CGTN

Figurative patterns in bronze and floral details in gold reward a closer look at the makers' skill. /CGTN

Figurative patterns in bronze and floral details in gold reward a closer look at the makers' skill. /CGTN