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"Ancient Scriptures" collection

Some details:

The seal used dates from the Paleo-Babylonian period (1925-1595 BC). It is a black hematite seal.

It shows a standing goddess, dressed in a kanakès, wearing a horned tiara, her hair up in a bun, raising both hands in front of her. Opposite her stands a warrior king, dressed in a short tunic, holding a staff of command in his left hand.

The scene is organized in three-row cartouches, of which only one and a half rows are inscribed.

The writing is a partial copy from a crapaudine.

The piece is referenced in the Louvre under number AO 101.

It is a consecration to the goddess Ba'u.

In this object, we discover a subtle combination of textures and colors. The lid, evocative of wood, is reminiscent in shape and feel of a small barrel.

The soft enamel reveals a luminous heart at its center when opened - a signature characteristic of Claude's work.

The underside also holds a surprise: when the piece is turned over, a celestial blue appears, framing the base and contrasting with a milky white.

A particularly pleasing object to hold in the hand and contemplate.

To be found at the Beauty Of Kilims boutique

8 rue Perchepinte

in Toulouse

Shipment possible

Black and white mixed sandstone
Brushed glazes on seal and writing

Plate work and stamping
Firing temperature: 1230 °C
Height: 6 cm
Diameter: 12 cm
Weight: 400 g